IICT, ISRO team up to develop eco-friendly blowing agents
The CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology and ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre are collaborating to develop eco-friendly blowing agents. This project aims to create sustainable fluorochemical technology for strategic applications, reducing reliance on imports.
Why it matters
Developing indigenous, sustainable chemical technology supports both environmental goals and national strategic self-reliance.
The CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, and the Indian Space Research Organisation’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) have joined hands to develop indigenous technology for next-generation, environmentally sustainable blowing agents for advanced strategic applications.
The collaboration combines CSIR-IICT’s expertise in fluorochemical synthesis and process development with VSSC’s application-specific requirements and technical evaluation capabilities to create an indigenous, eco-friendly blowing agent technology.
IICT project leader Punna Nagender said HydroFluoro-Olefins (HFOs) represent the next generation of environmentally sustainable fluorochemicals. With zero Ozone Depletion Potential and ultra-low Global Warming Potential (GWP), HFO-based blowing agents are increasingly replacing conventional high-GWP alternatives across industries. He said the global shift to HFOs is being driven by stricter environmental regulations and growing demand for sustainable, high-performance materials.
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