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BENGALURU: An eco-friendly bio-based foam developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc<\/a>), is moving from the laboratory towards commercialisation, with Absolute Cold LLP working on its use in cold-chain and temperature-controlled packaging.The foam, developed by Prof Suryasarathi Bose and Prof Subodh Kumar, along with the team comprising Sampath Parasuram, Akshay Sunil Salvi, Supriya H, Sandeep Kumar Singh and Amit Malakar, is an alternative to conventional polyurethane (PU) foam, which is widely used for insulation but is difficult to recycle after use.The IISc material was designed to combine the properties needed for insulation with a more sustainable approach to what happens to the material at the end of its life. The journey from laboratory to industry also had a link to TOI.Bose said a report on the development published by TOI on Nov 11, 2024, helped bring a potential industry partner on board. \u201cYour [TOI] article brought in a potential licensee on board and helped take the technology to market. Absolute Cold director saw your story and reached out to us,\u201d he said.The original IISc work involved making the foam using epoxidised fatty acids derived from non-edible oils and polyphenol-based materials derived from tea leaves. The researchers also incorporated a chemical structure that allows the material to be reprocessed, rather than simply being discarded after use.Absolute Cold, which works in the cold-chain and temperature-controlled logistics sector, subsequently became interested in the technology. The company is now working towards translating the laboratory material into a product for applications where maintaining temperature during storage and transport is critical.<\/p>\n

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This could include packaging used to transport pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive products. Such packaging needs to provide insulation while also being lightweight and strong enough to withstand handling and transportation. Its environmental impact after use is an increasing consideration as well.<\/p>\n

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