jayantks@iitk.ac.in
green surfactants, novel surfactants, and indigenous production of speciality surfactants.
low-cost feedstocks available in India and their utilization in surfactant production.
fundamental and applied research on surfactants for various applications including enhanced oil recovery, CO2 sequestration, home and personal care, agrochemicals, etc.
gap between industry and academia, identify and address the needs and challenges faced by the industry.
This Work Package focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterization of next-generation surfactants derived from sustainable and renewable feedstocks. The objective is to develop environmentally benign and high-performance surfactants—such as green anionic, zwitterionic, and Gemini surfactants—that can replace conventional petroleum-based variants across diverse applications.
This work package integrates innovative synthesis routes with advanced analytical and characterization techniques, including surface tension and critical micelle concentration (CMC) measurements, NMR spectroscopy, cloud point and Krafft point analysis, and phase behavior studies. The goal is to establish molecular-level understanding of surfactant aggregation, stability, and interfacial behavior.
Through the development of biosurfactants and novel green formulations for enhanced oil recovery, healthcare, and personal care, this work package aims to advance sustainable chemical science and support India’s vision of self-reliant, eco-friendly industrial innovation.