Novel Polymerisation Process for Biopolymers

 

Introduction

 

The technology offers a novel and quick process of polymerisation for the synthesis of biodegradable poly-mers of glycolic acid, lactic acid and co-polymers of both glycolic acid and lactic acid. The process has been developed at the Chemistry Department of Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.

 

Applications

 

•  Sustained release drug delivery systems

•  Synthesis of medical implant/ medical implant materials

•  Scaffolds for tissue engineering and for tissue reconstruction

•  Nanotechnology

•  Food Packaging

 

Competitive Advantages

 

•  Reaction time is 2-3 hrs.

•  Polymerisation process provides olymers with fine characteristics in terms of molecular weight, viscosity, solubility and purity.

•  Water generated in the reaction is removed by continuous nitrogen flow so the possibility of reverse hydrolysis of polymers is eliminated.

•  Biopolymers produced by the novel process are safe, non-toxic, biocompatible and bio-degradable.

•  The 3-dimensional architecture of the biopolymers preserves their mechanical and structural integrity making them favourable to use for a wide range of applications.

 

State of Development

 

The technology is developed and validated till

 

Licensing Opportunity

 

BCIL is looking for a suitable company interested in producing biopolymers or utilizing biopolymers for a wide spectrum of applications.

 

For further information please contact :  

 

Biotech Consortium India Limited
V Floor, Anuvrat Bhawan
210, Deen Dayal Upadhay Marg
New Delhi-110002
Phones: +91 (011) 23219064-67