Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Frontier Labs Launch Centre of Excellence in Analytical Pyrolysis

Somaiya Vidyavihar University has partnered with Frontier Labs to establish Centre of Excellence in Analytical Pyrolysis.

Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Frontier Labs Launch Centre of Excellence in Analytical Pyrolysis

Somaiya Vidyavihar University has inaugurated Centre of Excellence in Analytical Pyrolysis facility established in collaboration with Frontier Laboratories Ltd Japan. This is designed to advance polymer science research and strengthen industry engagement in India. This Centre will focus on addressing critical scientific and societal challenges related to natural and synthetic polymers and waste plastics management. 

Centre of Excellence in Analytical Pyrolysis

The centre is equipped with Frontier Laboratories advanced Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry instruments with multi shot pyrolyser and cryogenic mill and microjet cryotrap. These facilities will enable high throughput polymer analysis or structural characterisation and study of degradation mechanisms with minimal sample preparation.

As part of collaboration researchers at Somaiya Vidyavihar University will undergo hands on training led by experts from Frontier Laboratories and Shimadzu India Private Ltd. This programme will have week long session at IIT Madras and three days of on site instruction ensuring that students and faculty are well prepared to utilise advanced instrumentation for both research and teaching.