Technology to convert waste plastic into fuel by Dr. Lisa Sreejith from Department of Chemistry
Dr. Lisa Sreejith from Department of Chemistry has brought laurels to NIT Calicut with her breakthrough innovation which produces petroleum from discarded plastic. This notable achievement of hers has been recognized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, and the centre has allotted 75 lakhs for the implementation of the project . NITC partnered with FACT for the establishment of a pilot plant in NITC campus, under the Swachh Mission Plan of the Government of India. The NITC and FACT Engineering Design and Organisation (FEDO) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the pilot plant which has been signed by Dr. Sivaji Chakravorti and General manager,FEDO, Mrs . B.K Geetha. Dr. Lisa has filed a patent to claim her exclusive rights over this new invention. Hearty Congratulations to Prof. Lisa Sreejith !!!
Please see the news paper report below.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/technology-to-convert-waste-plastic-into-fuel/article24903512.ece