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Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 1
Technology
Processing
Fibres and
DEPARTMENT OF
Textile
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Professor (Dr.) Ravindra V. Adivarekar

B.Sc., B.Sc. (Tech.), M. Sc. (Tech.), Ph. D. (Tech)
Professor in Fibre Chemistry
Head, Dept. of Fibres and Textile Processing Technology
I
t was about 81 years ago of the Technocrats of these The post graduate courses
that the Textile Industry disciplines, even today operate of M. Tech., M.Sc. in Textile
was progressing in-full from the portals of excellence Chemistry and Ph.D. (Tech.),
swing in city like Mumbai, of UDCT. Ph.D. (Textile Chemistry)
and Ahmedabad. Many other Thus the Department of attract a large number of
2 I Institute of Chemical Technology I Annual Report 2017-18
industries were not even born, Fibres and Textile Processing students and so far more than
in that pre-independence era. Technology (FTPT), formerly 2309 graduates and 554 post
It was the time, Sir Vitthal known as Textile Chemistry graduates have passed out from
Chandavarkar was V.C. of section has the unique this Department. The faculty
University of Mumbai and distinction of being one of the of the Department has good
also the Chairman of Mill two disciplines (other being interaction with the industry. A
Owners` Association. He Chemical Engineering), with number of industries have been
and his industrialists friends which this institution- ICT benefited by the technical advice
donated 200 lakhs for creation (formerly UDCT) started in given by the faculty. There have
of an educational and research the year 1933. The Department been a number of industrial
institute catering to the need conducts B.Tech. course and governmental research
of Textile industry and that’s with an intake capacity of 34, projects in which problems of
how this UDCT, then called which is highest among all mutual interest are investigated
as University Department of the B.Tech. courses of ICT. and the students as well as
Chemical Technology, under The course involves study of the Department have been
the wings of Mumbai University, chemistry and manufacture benefitting by this interaction.
was established with two of Fibres, their chemical The department is recognized
disciplines: Textile Chemistry processing such as bleaching, as Centre of Advanced studies
and Chemical Engineering dyeing, printing and finishing. in “Physicochemical aspects of
offering a 2 year Degree course It further encompasses the Textile, Fibres, Polymers and
post B.Sc. chemistry, called study of chemistry as well as Dyes” presently in Phase VII,
as B.Sc.Tech. A number of application of various kinds since 1962. The department
new disciplines of chemical of chemicals, dyes, thickeners, also received a grant of Rs. 1.55
technology, pharmacy, and and finishing auxiliaries crores recently under DST-FIST
biotechnology were opened up which are used in chemical programme which is highest
over the years as per the need of processing of textile fabrics and so far for the department. The
the nation and all these various garments. Textile chemistry department has played an
technological disciplines also involves knowledge of important role in evaluating
have played a paramount role green chemistry, biotechnology TUFS under Ministry of
in building the respective and nanotechnology with Textiles, GOI. The faculty
industry in the country. Most special reference to chemical is engaged in high quality
of the Professional Bodies processing of textiles. fundamental as well as applied
research and they have got over Awareness seminar and 4 terms of well trained manpower
1000 publications in Indian and International Conference in which can keep pace with latest
International journals as well as Ethiopia. technological operations and
reputed fellowships to the credit After the globalization of the demand of stringent quality

from recognized institutions in markets with border less trade, parameters in shortest delivery
India and abroad. textile manufacturing activities time giving competitive edge
It gives us immense pleasure to are shifted to country like to the manufacturers. There
put on record that in the month India which is fast developing is a huge shortage of Textile
of August 2013, all the Textile economy. Today Textile Processing graduates in the
department faculty were invited being one of the fundamental core textile industry as well as
to Ethiopia by Textile Ministry needs of human being, it is a in multinational and reputed
of Ethiopia to do the GAP mother industry, next to only Indian manufacturers of dyes,
analysis of Ethiopian Textile agriculture sector, involving chemical and auxiliaries.
Industry and Universities and over 60 million people. The Thus the scope for graduates
submit a proposal to make them business is fast growing and and postgraduates of this
internationally competitive. The will soon touch around US$ 100 department is enormous and
project is being successfully Billion. However, in the border such a demand with every
implemented. So far 13 M Tech, less trade many multinational passing day will only be rising
1 M Sc and 1 Ph D fellow from brands are competing and given that consumption of
ETIDI has been admitted in the critical area of chemical apparels and technical textiles in
ICT. The dept faculty along with processing of textile fabrics and India and abroad is increasing
industry expert has conducted 6 garments requires tremendous at galloping rate.
Refresher courses, 1 Technical amount of consolidation in
FACULTY
Professor (Dr.) Ravindra V. Adivarekar

B.Sc., B.Sc. (Tech.), M. Sc. (Tech.), Ph. D. (Tech)
Professor in Fibre Chemistry
Head, Dept. of Fibres and Textile Processing Technology
Fellowships/ Department Research producing microorganisms. The

Memberships of Committee at Textile further purification of enzyme
Professional Bodies: Manufacturers Department, and its application in various
• Life Member of Textile Veermata Jijabai steps involved in textile wet

Association (India) Technological Institute processing such as enzymatic
• Life Member of Indian Fibre • Member of RRC, treatment of wool, degumming
Society Department of Physics, ICT of silk and in detergent industry
etc will be studied.
• Life member of Natural • Member of Editorial Board,
Fibre Society IJFTR
• Editor of Journal of Textile Highlights of research
Association work and its impact
• Visiting faculty for Sophia (maximum two single-
Polytechnic, Mumbai. spaced pages with
• Member of selection figures/diagrams etc.):
committee, College of Home a. Enzyme Manufacturing and Fig.1 Enzyme manufacturing
Science, Nirmala Niketan, Application
Mumbai. b.Natural Dyes for Textiles and
Microbial proteases are an
Cosmetics
• Member of Technical/ important group of enzymes
Research advisory that can have application The current research work
committee of Wool Research in various industries. The focused on the modification
Association feasibility of the use of proteases of natural dyes with azo
in textile application depends chromophoric system and
• Member of Board of studies
on these factors. There has been other possible substituents
and faculties of The Maharaja
an increased interest all over (auxochromes) to modify its
Sayajirao University of
the world to utilize the waste substantivity and tinctorial
Baroda in Textile chemistry
for the production of value capacity to overcome inherent
• Member of General Advisory limitations of natural dyes. The
added products. This results
Committee for Research synthesized dyes will be applied
in reduced environmental
and Liason of BTRA for the on polyester, cotton, polyester/
pollution and improved
period 2011-2014 cotton blend to yield level
economics of processing. In
• Member of ‘Core Group’ to this project sincere attempt was dyeing, good build-up, complete
function as a Sub-committee made to screen microorganisms colour gamut.
of the Council for COE in from abattoir waste, poultry
Sportech at WRA waste, fishery waste, etc which
• Member as Expert in are rich sources of protease
place glass fibre as reinforcement
in composite. Limitations of this
fibre can be overcome by its
modification. Some unexplored
fields of application for this fibre
Fig.2 Dyeing and Printing of need to be studied.
Textile Fig.3 Blood clotting material
The currently used colorants are and Scaffolds
almost exclusively made from Studies in biopolymers
nonrenewable resources such The work is being carried
as fossil oils. The production out in order to contribute Fig.4 Composite made from
of the synthetic colorants is to the development of novel natural fibre

economically efficient and biomaterial and their blends for f. Green Processing of Textiles
technically advanced with the application as temporary Selective Treatment and
colors covering a wide range. scaffolds in health care or Recycling of Textile Effluent
However synthetic colorants wound healing mechanisms.
are facing challenges such as Attempt is made to carry out
The addition of herbal products segregation of waste streams
dependence on non renewable as a drug for curative purpose
and environmentally friendly and waste recovery, recycle
can also be new and imminent and reuse for waste reduction
resources for production contribution to field of drug
of natural colorants before application. A simple approach
delivery through scaffolds. is being followed to treat the
synthetic dyes were invented, This can be achieved through
but in very low efficiency. The wastewater after each process
imparting functional groups itself by means of simple
current research work focus in the bio-materials used in
on the Isolation, Extraction purification techniques, to avoid
scaffold engineering. It can complexities on compounding
& characterization of new open new prospects in this
Biocolorants from natural of effluent for its treatment at
multidisciplinary field. ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant).
sources like plants, animals and
microorganisms, to study their d. Non-conventional natural The waste water can also be
unique properties like Anti-UV, fibres for composites utilized in the same process flow
Anti-Microbial, Anti-oxidant Glass, carbon and aramid fibres to create a closed loop system.
Activity etc and their application are conventional fibres which There are two main agenda of
as colorant in different industries are generally used in composite. this research project, to save
will be studied. Composite reinforced with the water in textile industry
these fibres are having high and to minimize the effluent
c. Medical textile mechanical and thermal load produced in processing
Studies in Blood Clotting properties. But these fibres are treatments.
Materials not completely environment Eco friendly processing of textile
The work is going on to develop friendly and have very high materials
a solution for clotting of blood cost. Industry is searching for The present application is
in economical way comparable alternatives to overcome the directed to a method of
to the other materials available short comings of these fibres. waterless processing of textile
in commercial market without One such alternative which materials using solvents.
leading to any side effects such has never been sought before is Dyeing of textile material can
as skin irritations, damage the fibres extracted from Saccharum be done by using solvents.The
healthy skin etc. Munja Grass. From the properties of the solvent are
experiments, it can be inferred closely related to the design/
that this fibre has good potential operation of a solvent based
to r Studies in Medical Textiles separation technique that is
employed to perform a specified benzene sulphonate) on 100 proteins are the main source
separation task. Separation % cotton and polyester woven of nitrogenous compounds.
involves removal of one or more fabric was also carried out and To have more effect proteins
of the constituent parts from their adsorption was measured. could be incorporated with
a mixture. There are two main phosphorous compounds. The
h. Novel Processing Techniques
agenda of this research project, main goal in this study to extract
first is to save the water in textile Studies in Graphite for Textiles biodegradable material from
industry which can be solved by An approach has been made natural origin substances and
the solvent mechanism dyeing of synthesising graphene from their chemical modification for
and second is to minimize graphite as well as its application better flame retardant property.
the effluent load produced in on textile relating to its unique
Publications (peer
processing treatments which characteristics that can give
reviewed) so far: 123
can be solved by the solvent a value addition to the field
separation technique. of textiles. The performance Patents: 02
properties of textile materials is Conference
g. Fabric conditioners
thought to be enhanced by the proceedings/papers/
This was a consultancy project
graphite based materials whose poster: 66
done under industry affiliation

technology is still thought Seminars/Lectures/
with one of the leading Industry.
to be a wonder one in the Orations delivered: 24
It was done in two parts; Various
current research of science and
types of actives (conditioners) Ph.D.s Awarded as
technology.
supplied were applied on 100% single/ Co-Guide: 07
cotton and polyester fabric by g. Novel flame retardancy Integrated Ph.D.s
exhaust method. The samples In present study we focus on Awarded as single/ Co-
were evaluated for whiteness/ the biodegradable and eco- Guide: 02
yellowness index, fabric feel friendly flame retardant. The
Masters Awarded as
(softness), water repellence, main important factor for
single/ Co-Guide: 42
crease recovery test. Application flame retardant property is to
h-Index- 10
of active (SDBS, sodium dodecyl have element like Nitrogen
Citations: 318
and Phosphorous. In nature
(Dr.) (Mrs.) Usha Sayed

B.Sc., B.Sc. (Tech.), M.Sc (Tech.) , Ph. D. (Tech.)
Associate Professor
Educational in dyeing .1997. Grade I • B.sc Tech In textile

qualifications: • M.Sc Tech From Institute of chemistry 1980 I class with
• Ph.D Tech from Institute chemical technology [UICT Honours From Institute of
of chemical technology aka UDCT] Matunga, chemical technology [UICT
[UICT aka UDCT]Matunga, University of Mumbai,India. aka UDCT] Matunga ,
University of Mumbai, Partly by papers and partly University of Mumbai,
India. Title of thesis: Studies by research.1983. I class • B.sc Chemistry Physics
I class honourswith bacteria, Tetracycline • The water-soluble derivative
Distinction {1977} From hydrochloride was applied using succinic anhydride
Mumbai University SIES on Silk, Wool and Nylon and the third derivative
college Sion, Mumbai by the exhaust process and using benzyl amine have
• SSC Pune board with I class optimization was carried out. been confirmed by FTIR
distinction from Auxilium The performance properties analysis and have very
convent ,Mumbai of the above treated silk successful applications as
Fellowships/ were very encouraging and metal scavengers. Thus, by
Memberships of a wide range of shades were using this process, the energy
Professional simultaneously obtained and time consumption is
Bodies: along with the good fastness very low, indicating that the
• Fibers society of America properties. developed process is highly

• Member of Alumni • This is a novel technique efficient in terms of yield,
Association introduced for imparting quality, time saving and
• Member of the Committee antimicrobial property energy. By this, optimized
for Women’s Welfare, which is non- leaching type, process it was possible to
Mumbai University. easy to apply, compatible manufacture chitosan which
• Member of board of studies with existing dyeing process, is comparable with that of
Baroda university textile cost effective and require less commercial and economical
department. effluent treatment. with lower molecular weight
• Member of AATCC which implies greater
• Tetracycline Hydrochloride
• Life member of Natural application in textiles and
being a non-toxic in nature
Fibre society, Culcutta consumer care products.
can be worn next to skin. The
Highlights of end-use can be in various • The wipes have been
research work sectors in apparels, kid’s developed by treating with
done and its impact garments, technical textile, different chemicals for
(maximum two single- medical textile etc. different end uses by simple
spaced pages with and cost-effective ways.
figures/diagrams etc.) Studies in synthesis of and The formulations and the
Studies in Finishing formulations of specialty synthesis of a variety of
• Antibacterial garments chemicals and their chemicals for the purpose
and fabrics are in demand applications of making antimicrobial,
in the present scenario. • Theprocess modification moisturizing and mosquito
Thus innovative methods in manufacturing and repellent wipes having
products and machineries synthesis of chitosan and good water absorbency and
continue to dominate the its derivatives have been fragrance retention have
textile market. carried out. The purity of been evaluated. This is done
the products obtained by by incorporating effective
• The present work was
such modification of pH, ingredients and perfumes
undertaken to add functional
ash contain, % insoluble and into products that suits
value namely antibacterial
solubility are comparable consumer needs, especially
property by tangentially
with commercial chitosan. for wipes that can be used
different approach.
The reproducibility was during travel. Further wipes
• Tetracycline hydrochloride successful and negligible have been prepared using
was chosen for its cost variable from batch to batch. value added formulations
effectiveness and it possesses Water soluble chitosan such as plant extracts,
a wide range of antibacterial has also been successfully moisturizers, and perfumes
property against Gram- prepared using acetic for the babies and general
positive and Gram-negative anhydride as a reagent. personal care markets.
The result indicates that, perspectives. by the stack test. Various
retention of moisture for formulations were used to
viscose was highest among Processing of Denim Fabric: prepare wet wipes.
all the four types of selected Nano ZnO particles synthesized
nonwovens. Whereas for by Sol-gel method and Studies in superabsorbent:
polyester the Moisture Precipitation method was Successful preparation of
regain is very negligible i.e. applied on denim fabric for superabsorbent from Jute, coir,
0.04% which proves that the imparting antimicrobial newspaper waste and food waste
viscose is more suitable for property. The denim fabric used have been carried out.
retaining the wet formulated for this work showed significant
Processing of jute:
solution for longer period of increases in physical properties
• Successful pretreatment of
time. after treatment by the nano
jute with laccase enzyme
• Preparation of wet wipes zinc oxide used along with the
followed by bleaching.
using chitosan and its polyurethane, DMDHEU resin
Flame retardancy was
derivatives and others and Softener and also separately.
imparted to jute fabric by
specialty chemicals for These resulted in increased
synthesizing two polymers
obtaining wipes such as tensile strength and elongation.
which are non-halogen

antibacterial, antifungal Bleaching and printing of
in nature. Simultaneous
moisturizing and mosquito Denim fabric by novel process
dyeing and finishing was
repellent wipes has been was also carried out.
also carried out successfully
successfully carried out. Pigment Dyeing and finishing when synthesized products
of Textile substrate: were used.
Studies of Nano-Silicone
• Nano silicone emulsions, as Raw pigment was synthesized in • Testing of free formaldehyde
we have seen can be easily laboratory and dying of various on garments finished with
applied in the diluted form. fabrics like cotton, khadi, jute resin finish have also been
The chemicals required wool, denim was carried out carried out in order to meet
are easily available and the by using this pigment in a new international standards for
procedure is also less time modified process and compared kid’s garments and apparels.
consuming. These softeners with commercial pigment which • Dyeing, printing and
can be used for denim made it economical in terms of finishing of tent fabrics was
washing that can replace the thickener used and also efficient. also carried out for the first
conventional method which Novel effect on printing was time.
requires a huge amount of also obtained using the above
pigment. Research Publications
water. Excellent softness can so far: 82
be achieved using a small Synthesis and application of
amount of chemical and Patents: NIL
surfactants on textiles:
water with comparatively Conference
Three cationic surfactants were
less wastage of energy and proceedings/papers: 6
synthesized and studied for
resources. Thus, extensive their application on textile as Seminars/Lectures/
research has to be carried antibacterial agents, coagulating Orations delivered: 2
out in this area keeping in agent and as a softener finish Ph.D.s Awarded as
mind the cost factor of nano and imparting soil releasing single Guide: 1
silicone softeners. properties. Masters Awarded as
• The future prospects of nano single Guide: 2
finishing which are Eco Wet Wipes:
friendly are innumerable Wet wipes were tested for tensile h-Index:NIL
since it has many strength, wicking power, rate Citations: NIL
adventitious functional of evaporation and absorption
Professor (Dr.) Ravindra D. Kale
B.Sc., B.Sc. (Tech.), M.Tech., Ph. D.Tech.
Associate Professorin Textile Chemistry
Profile and decolorization but most of Mosquitoes are not only a

accomplishments so these methods have their own nuisance as biting insects, but
far limitations. In our research work, are also involved in transmitting
Educational qualifications: we are investigating the efficacy disease to humans and animals.
b. Fellowships/ Memberships of of nanoparticles to decolorize To ensure our security and safety
Professional Bodies: coloured effluent obtained from from the future hazards, we
textile wastewater. need to develop the mosquito
• Life Member of Indian Fibre
repellent finished textiles which
Society B. Use of Nano emulsions in
is a part of protective textiles [2].
• Life Member of Indian dyeing of synthetic fibres and
Mosquito repellent textile will
Natural Fibre Society its blends
protect the human beings from
• UDCT Alumni Association In this study three types of the bite of mosquitoes thereby
Highlights of nanodisperse dyes were prepared protecting from mosquito –
research work using oil in water nanoemulsions borne diseases such as malaria,
done and its impart and applied on polyester and dengue fever and yellow
(maximum two single- its blend. Nanoemulsions were fever. This study focused on
spaced pages with prepared by three methods: developing mosquito repellent
figures/diagrams etc.): ultrasonication, phase inversion nylon net fabric using essential
composition and spontaneous oils. Fabrics were treated with
A. Application of
emulsification process. Nano oil nanoemulsion using a novel
nanoparticles for Effluent
scale emulsion was obtained technology which is a room
treatment
by all the three methods as temperature finishing technique.
The effluent discharged from evidenced by Dynamic Light The oil nano emulsion was
textile process houses consist Scattering method. Dyeing synthesized using high speed
highly concentrated dyes characteristics of fabric dyed homogeniser. The particle size
wastewater. Most of the colorants with crude disperse dyes using was analysed using dynamic
are complex aromatic structures, these nanoemulsions and that laser diffraction particle size
which are difficult to dispose off dyed with commercial form analyser.The finished fabrics
by natural methods. Azo dyes of same disperse dyes was were analyzed for their mosquito
in particular are resistant to compared. Dyeing of very high repellent activity using modified
biodegradation. Reactive dyes color depth was thus eliminating WHO excito repellency test and
are the most popular dyes used the requirement of milling of mosquito mortality using WHO
for dyeing cellulosic fibres and the crude disperse dye with the cone test. The treated fabrics
consequently their removal from dispersing agent resulting in showed 95% mosquito repellent
wastewater is difficult due to cost, time and energy savings. efficiency and 90% mortality
their high solubility. At present
C. Novel Technique to Develop rate and retained their activity
different physical, chemical
Mosquito Repellent Fabric until 25 washes. SEM analysis
and biological methods are
using Essential Oils of the treated and washed
tried for dye removal or their
samples was also done. These be carried out in conventional and sustainable option for
types of textiles can protect the machines therefore all these replacement of conventional
human beings from the bite of products can be produced in non eco-friendly plastic based
mosquitoes there by promising India as presently companies packaging materials.
safety from the mosquito borne producing goods of this kinds
F. Use of Natural Polymers in
diseases. are all foreign MNCs.
Green Composites
D. Surface Modification E. Synthesis of Biodegradable Various commercially available
of Synthetic Fabrics for Polymeric Films petroleum based plastics and
enhancing its hydrophilicity Plastics have become the composites pose a serious
using Natural Polymers inseparable part of human environment threat due to their
Different kinds of fibres are life since its evolution to its extremely slow degradation
available now-a-days. These vast expansion in day to day characteristics.While a small
fibres are mainly divided into life. Irrespective of its good fraction of these products
two categories natural and durability, light weight and are incinerated, most others
synthetic. Synthetic fibres being low cost, plastics have become end up in landfills at the end
cheap and possessing all the problematic considering its of their useful life and pose
desirable physical as well as disposal problem. Biodegradable serious ecological concerns.

chemical properties lack the polymer is an alternative to Environment friendly “green”
hydrophilicity that is present plastic materials but problem composites are increasingly
in the natural fibres. The use of still arises regarding its cost and being explored as alternative
micro denier fabrics and hollow dependence on food crops for to the conventional plastics to
fibres in sports textile makes raw material. So, the problem improve the environmental
the products very costly and has been addressed in the sustainability. As a result natural
the production cycle longer. research work using non-food biopolymers are fast becoming
We are working on surface source material natural polymer viable alternative to petroleum
modification of synthetic for developing low cost bio- based polymers. Hence there has
fabrics using natural polymers composite film for packaging been a growing trend in utilizing
to enhance its hydrophilicity. application. the vegetable oils extensively as
The durability of this natural a raw material in making bio-
The strength of these films
polymer onto synthetic fibres composite by reinforcing them
is more due the addition of
like polyester and polypropylene with nonconventional fibres
reinforcement material which is
will be achieved through the in various applications due to
very cheap and readily available.
use of coupling agent. The their inherent biodegradability,
concentration of coupling agent The Bio-composite films have low cost, societal favourably
will be kept to minimum level low moisture regain less WVTR advantage and availability.
and that of cellulose polymer (Water Vapour Transmission Thus utilization of these green
would be maximum so as to Rate), enough tensile strength composites will help reduce
achieve the desirable effect at (TS), low Water solubility (WS) the consumption of petroleum
lower cost. The process will be and Swelling ratio (SR). Then based composites. Green
very much easier and cheaper optimised bio-composite films composites cannot cope with
as compared to the available have good rot resistance and rapid rise in global demand for
techniques. This hydrophilic biodegradability. industrial purposes. However,
modified synthetic fabric will realizing the long term problem
These films have promising
find use in sports textile, diapers, of petroleum based composites,
potential to serve as Packaging
sleeping bags and the products the potential for green
material in various fields such as
will be available at lower costs composites is required to be
agriculture, day to day life and
making it within the reach of the exploited as they are likely to play
storage of goods. It can serve
common man. This process can a key role in emerging “green”
the purpose of an emerging
economy. Producing green H. Nanotechnology using LBL method is, it combines the best
composites on a large scale will Technique of finishing method and the
help in fulfilling the industrial Polyelectrolytes have been melt additive method which is
sectors like automotive, utilized in the formation of new normally used to incorporate
constructions, furniture’s etc. types of functional materials any compound in the fiber
on a large scale. Pursuing this through film formation of without having any demerits of
quest the current research work nanometric scale on the fibre the above two methods. Process
is aimed at manufacturing green surface. These thin films modifications are being carried
composites. Both the matrix are constructed using layer- out to dye and incorporate
and reinforcement materials by-layer (LbL) technique. additives into the synthetic
that are being used are of Polyelectrolytes, either cationic fibres at room temperature on
natural origin. The current work or anionic are adsorbed on the continuous production line

carried in this direction will surface of the fibre and the surface without having to modify the
give a better understanding of charge is reversed, allowing process sequence or addition
their behaviour during its test the gradual and controlled of any new machinery. This will
performance which itself will build-up of electrostatic films avoid the processing of these
decide its end applications. of polycation-polyanion layers. fibres being done at higher
The polyelectrolyte multilayer temperature which require
G. Biodegradable foams
(PEM) film thus built by this higher temperature and energy.
In this work, the conventional
method can be subjected to J. Selfreinforced composites
polystyrene foam products have
further modification to impart
been attempted to be replaced Composites are composed of two
new functional properties to the
with promising biodegradable chemically foreign components,
fabrics onto which it is applied
polymer based on carbohydrate so there should be an interface
such as antimicrobial, super
compounds. The tensile between the fibre and the
hydrophobic surface, mosquito
strengths are almost comparable matrix. The interface often
repellant, optical anti-reflective
with the polystyrene foam. Also brings serious problems such as
coatings etc. In our research
these sheets are completely poor adhesion and water uptake
lab, we have been successful to
biodegradable in soil. From the by the composites. Nowadays
incorporate ZnO nanoparticles
BOD tests, it was evident that we can see that these composite
on Nylon fabric by this method.
it can be degraded by microbial material are used everywhere in
The resultant fabric found to
action. Moreover by addition our daily purpose hence create
have antimicrobial properties.
of hydrophobic formulation a lot of environment pollution
We are currently attempting
its water sensitivity is found to and other related problems.
to impart mosquito repellent
be reduced giving it requisite Single-polymer composites
properties to the fabrics by
durability. are particularly important
this technique using naturally
in biomaterials applications,
Hence such foams find occurring oils.
since any additives composed
promising applications in
I. New Synthetic of different chemicals could
packaging; the water sensitive
FibreProcessing technique affect biocompatibility and
ones could be used in medical
through solvent crazing biodegradation. In this study,
fields for application in
Synthetic fibres can be modified self-reinforced cellulose films
bandages with drug delivery
at room temperature using were prepared by incomplete
actions. The packaging fields
solvent crazing technique. dissolution of commercial
could be electronic packaging;
Solvent crazing permits us to microcrystalline cellulose
food packaging etc. These foams
add any additive into the yarn in LiCl/DMAc solvent and
can also be made stiff and used
of synthetic fibres using so subsequent coagulation of
in geological applications as
called active absorption media regenerated cellulose in the
superabsorbent by introducing
(AAM). The advantage of this presence of undissolved
this property.
microcrystalline cellulose. This electron microscope (SEM). Orations delivered: 22
self-reinforcement composite
Publications (peer Ph.D.s Awarded as
were further investigated
reviewed) so far: 28 single/ Co-Guide: Nil
by using Fourier transform
infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Patents: 02 Masters Awarded as
thermo gravimetric analysis single/ Co-Guide: 17
Conference
(TGA), Tensile strength, X-ray
proceedings/papers: 27 h-Index: 05
diffraction (XRD), visual
Citations: 67
assessment and scanning Seminars/Lectures/
(Dr.) Sandeep P More

B. Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D
DST-INSPIRE Faculty Fellow
Profile and was the motivation behind devices such as OPVs,

accomplishments so the creation of molecular OLEDs, etc. have proved
far machines. their performance in market
We are dealing with synthesis as well as in the scientific
Fellowships/
of self assembled Molecular world.
Memberships of
Professional Bodies: Machines and it’s fabrication Taking in to consideration
on textile surface. the scope of these devices
• DST INSPIRE Faculty
B. Singlet Fission and future needs, we are
Fellowship
engaged in the synthesis of
The limited maximum
Highlights of various types of molecules
efficiency of solar cells may
research work as potential material for
be dramatically enhanced
done and its impart Organic Electronic devices.
by multi-exciton generation
(maximum two single-
(MEG). This process creates Publications (peer
spaced pages with
multiple charge carrier reviewed) so far: 10
figures/diagrams etc.):
pairs from single photons,
A. Molecular Machines Patents: 00
where as conventional solar
The molecular machines cells produce one exciton Conference
in nature are result of per photon. In molecular proceedings/papers: 07
evolution of billions of years systems we are dealing Seminars/Lectures/
which made it irresistible with, produces two triplet Orations delivered: 03
for scientists to imitate pairs by a process known
at different levels and as singlet fission and these Ph.D.s Awarded as
applications. The selectivity, molecules shows around single/ Co-Guide: Nil
precision and accuracy of 180% of internal conversion Masters Awarded as
the biological process and efficiency. single/ Co-Guide: Nil
the ensemble so formed at C. Organic Electronics h-Index: 07
cellular and sub cellular level Citations: 184
The Organic Electronic
Subjects taught P.D.F.- Nill RA- 01 patents:
during 2017-18: Ph.D.(Tech) -Nill International - Nil
• Chemistry and Applications Ph.D.(Sci.) -01 Indian - Nill
of Textile Auxiliaries M.Tech. -04
sponsored projects:
M.Sc – 02
Research interests: Government-03
Others-(If Any)
• Molecular Machines Private-Nil
• Singlet Fission research publications:
International- 11 Professional
• Organic Electronics
Peer-reviewed- Nill Activities (Membership
• Smart Textile
National-00 of important
• Novel Auxiliaries
Conference proceeding- 09 Committees):
research students
Books-Nill Special Awards/

currently working :
Honours: Nil
Non-Teaching staff:
V. G. Phalke J. I. Rana S. S. Chavan S. B. Gaikwad

Dye house Assistant Lab Assistant Lab Assistant Lab Assistant
P. M. Khot A. P. Ghadge N. J. Rajam

Lab Attendant Lab Attendant Mechanic
Awards of Various Fellowships
Sr. Name of Fellowship Number of fellowships
No.
1. UGC-SAP 32
2. AICTE (M Tech) 19
3. TEQIP for M Tech and PhD 10
4. Others (DBT/Tutorship/Industry sponsored) 12
Institutional Awards to Faculty and Support Staff: None
Sponsored Project
Government Agencies:
Sponsor Title Duration Principal Total amount Research
Investigator Fellows
FIST, DST,New 5 Years Prof. R. V. Rs.150 lakhs

Delhi (2013-18) Adivarekar
TEQIP-II Prof. R. V. Rs. 80,55,730 /-
Adivarekar
Ethiopian 3 Years Prof. R. V. USD 19,98,665

Textile Industry (2014-17) Adivarekar /-
Development
Institute (ETIDI)
of The Federal
Democratic
Republic of
Ethiopia
Centre of Dyeing of 2013- Principal Rs. 16, 40,000/- Mr. Vikrant

Excellence- Polyester and its 2017 Investigator Gorade –
Process blend using nano Ph.D. (Textile
Intensification- emulsions Chemistry)
TEQIP-II (World &MsPrerana
Bank Sponsored) Kane
(Ph.D.Tech.)
Innovation Development 2013- Principal Rs. 13, 14,000/- Mrs. Latika
Networking of Mosquito- 2017 Investigator Bhatt -Ph.D.
-TEQIP-II repellent textiles (Textile
(World Bank Chemistry)
Sponsored)
Sponsor Title Duration Principal Total amount Research
Investigator Fellows
Ministry of Development 2016- Co Rs. 35,23,500/- NA
Textiles, Govt. of of New 2017 Investigator
India Generation High
Performance
Auto Responsive
Green Textile
through
Renewable

Energy Resources
DST INSPIRE Covalently 2015 – Dr. Sandeep Rs. 3500000 Mr. Sushil
coupled 2020 More Lambud
Pentacene
Dimers: Novel
Materials
for Organic
Photovoltaics
TEQIP INN Biodegradable 2016 – Dr. Sandeep Rs. 620000 Kaustubh
Flame Retardants 2017 More Patankar
DST SERB Phenanthroline- 2017 – Dr. Sandeep Rs. 3758480 Mr. Zaheer
(Extra Mural ly coupled 2020 More (Co-PI) Siddiqui
Grantsh) Tetracene
Dimers: Novel
Materials
for Organic
Electronics
DST SERB (Early Singlet fission 2018 – Dr. Sandeep Rs. 2475000 Mr. Anil
Career Research via Extended 2021 More Bhadke
Award) Aromaticity
of Azacenes:
(SFEAA) Novel
Material for
Potential Solar
cell Applications
b) Industries: NIL
National and International Collaborations
Prof. RVA • Ethiopian Textile Industry • University of Manchester,

• DyStar India Pvt. Ltd Development Institute UK.
• Veermata Jijabai (TIDI) • Novozyme SASMIRA,
Technological Institute • School of Fashion and Mumbai
(VJTI) Textiles of RMIT, Australia Dr Usha Sayed
• Bombay Textile Research (RMIT) • All the faculties are involved
Association (BTRA) • Addis Ababa Science & in Ethopian Textiles
• Wool Research Association Technology University Industries, sponsored by
(WRA) (AASTU), Addis Ababa, Ethopian government
• Central Institute for Ethiopia
Research on Cotton • WELSPUN INDIA LTD,
Technology (CIRCOT) India.
Publications (International Journals, Books, Book

Chapters, Patents)
No. Title and authors Journal Vol. No. Pages Year
Prof. (Dr.) R.V. Adivarekar
1. Preparation and Characterization Current Applied 1 pp. 1-7 July 2017
of Microcrystalline Cellulose Polymer Science
(MCC) from Renewable Source
Girendra Pal Singh, Pallavi
Vishwas Madiwale,Ravindra V
Adivarekar
2. Application of polyamidoamine The Journal 1-9 Sep-2017
dendrimer in reactive dyeing of of The Textile
cotton Institute
Saptarshi Maiti, Geetal Mahajan,
Shyam Phadake & Ravindra V.
Adivarekar
3. Ecofriendly dyeing with Croton Indian Journal 14 (2) 148-151 Sept-2017
Oblonifolius of scientific
Trupti Sutar, Ashwini Patil, Research
Ravindra Adivarekar
4. Chemical Modification of Indian Journal 14 (2) pp. 137- Sept- 2017
Ancient Natural Dye For Textile of scientific 141
Bulk Dyeing Research
Ashitosh Pawar, Geetal Mahajan,
Ravindra Adivarekar
5. Preparation and Characterization Indian Journal 14 (2) pp. 132- Sept-2017
of Microcrystalline Cellulose of scientific 136
(MCC)from Renewable Research
SourceEnzyme-Assisted Isolation
of Micro Fibrillated Cellulose
(MFC)From Saccharum Munja
Fibre And Its Characterization
Vishwas Madiwale,Ravindra V
Adivarekar

6. Preparation and Indian Journal 14 (2) 250-256 Sept-2017
Characterization of Chitosan/ of scientific
PVA Polymeric Film for Its Research
Potential Application as Wound
Dressing Material
Santosh Biranje, Pallavi
Madiwale, Ravindra Adivarekar
7. Investigation of Properties of International 7(1), pp. 30-37 Oct-2017
Cellulosic Fibres Extracted from Journal of Fiber
Saccharum Munja Grass and its and Textile
Application Potential Research
Vishwasa Madiwale R.V
Adivarekar
8. Dyeing of Polyester and Nylon Natural 2018, 8 pp. 23-29 Nov-2017
with Semi-synthetic Azo Dye Products and
by Chemical Modification of Bioprospecting
Natural Source Areca Nut
Ashitosh B. Pawar,Sandeep P.
More,R. V. Adivarekar
9. Porous electrospun casein/PVA Journal of Porous Accepted Accepted March -
nanofibrous mat for its potential Materials 2018
application in wound healing
dressing material
Santosh biranje, Pallavi
Madiwale, R. V. Adivarekar
10. Immobilisation of marine Journal of Textile 4(2) 148-154 April 2018
pectinase on Nylon 6,6 Engineering
Manasi Damale, Pallavi Badhe, and Fashion
Geetal Mahajan, R. V. Adivarekar Technology
11. Moisture Management Current Trends 3(3) 1-6 Feb 2018
Properties of Textiles and Its in Fasion
Evaluation Technology
Mayur Basuk, Mrinal & Textile
Chaudhary, Saptarshi Maiti & Engineering
RV adivarekar
12. Biotechnology in Textile Wet Annals of 2(1) pg-7-13 March -
Processing Biomedical 2018
Engineering and
Saptarshi Maiti, Kedar Kulkarni,
Biotechnology
R. V. Adivarekar
13. Chapter 3: GRAPHENE A Journal of The 78(2)- 112-117 July-Aug
WONDER MATERIAL: Textile association 2017
Synthesis of Graphene(Part-I)
Saptarshi Maiti, Pintu

Pandit, Geetal Mahajan, R. V.
Adivarekar, M.D Teli
14. Chapter 4: GRAPHENE A Journal of The 78(3)- 112-117 Sept- Oct
Synthesis of Graphene(Part-
II) Saptarshi Maiti, Pintu
15. Chapter 5: GRAPHENE A Journal of The 78(4)- 207-211 Nov-Dec
Characterization of
Graphene(Part-I)
16. Chapter 6: GRAPHENE A Journal of The 78(5)- 328-331 Jan-Feb
Characterization of
Graphene(Part-II)
17. Chapter 7: GRAPHENE A Journal of The 78(6)- 407-411 March-
WONDER MATERIAL: Textile association April 2018
Supercapacitor Electrodes
18. Development and Journal of Natural
characterization study of silk Fibers (Taylor &
filament reinforced chitosan Francis Group)
biocomposite

19. Green Synthesis Of Copper IJSART 4(11) 91 January
Nanoparticles Using Betel 2018
Leaves: Synthesis And
Characterization Ravindra D.
Kale , SangeetaBarwar , Prerana
Kane
20. Green Synthesis of Silver International 6 (II) 168-174 February
Nanoparticles Using Papaya Journal for 2018
Seed and Its Characterization Research in
Ravindra Kale , SangeetaBarwar , Applied Science
Prerana Kane , Sandeep More & Engineering
Technology
(IJRASET)
21. Synthesis and characterization International 7(1) 143-152 February
of magnetite nanoparticles using Journal of Green 2018
betel leaves Ravindra D. Kale, and Herbal
SangeetaBarwar, Prerana Kane, Chemistry
Sandeep More
22. Preparation of acylated Journal of - - 2018
microcrystalline cellulose using Polymer Research
olive oil and its reinforcing effect (springer)
on poly(lactic acid) films for
packaging application Ravindra
D. Kale1,*, Vikrant G. Gorade
23. Improvement of Light Fastness Coloration - - 2018
of Dyed Meta-Aramid Fabric Technology
using Nano TiO2 Ravindra (Wiley)
D. Kale*, YashlokMaurya,
Satyapriya Das, TejasviPotdar
24. “Dispersant-free disperse dyes The Journal 108 1144- 2016
for polyester an eco-friendly of The Textile 1149
approach” C. R. Meena, Institute
SaptarshiMaiti, N. Sekar,
Sandeep More, R. V. Adivarekar,
25. “Synthesis of pyrene fused ACS NANO 10 1033- 2016
pyrazaacenes on metal surface: 1041
towards one-dimensional
conjugated nanostructures”
L. Jiang, A. Papageorgiou. S.
Oh, J. Reichert, D. A. Duncan,
Y. Zhang, F. Klappenberger,
Sandeep More, Rajesh Bhosale,
Aurelio Mateo-Alonso, Johannes
V. Barth,
26. “11,11,12,12-Tetracyano- Organic Letters 16 6096- 2014
4,5-pyrenoquinodimethanes 6099
(4,5-TCNP): Isolable Push-Pull
ortho-Quinodimethanes with S2
Fluorescence”R. Garcia, Sandeep
More, Manuel Melle-Franco,
Aurelio Mateo-Alonso
27. “Low LUMO Pyrene-fused Chemistry An 20 10626- 2014
Azaacenes” Sandeep More, European Journal 10631
Rajesh Bhosale, Aurelio Mateo
Alonso
28. “Twisted Pyrene-fused Chemical 50 1976- 2014
Azaacenes” Sandeep More, Sunil Communications 1979
Choudhary, Alexander Higelin,
Ingo Krossing, Manuel Melle-
Franco, Aurelio Mateo-Alonso
29. “Versatile 2,7-substituted pyrene Organic Letters 12 4170- 2014
synthons for the synthesis of 4173
pyrene-fused azaacenes”,
Sandeep More, Rajesh Bhosale,
Sunil Choudhray, Aurelio Mateo-
Alonso
30. “A tetraalkylated pyrene building Chemical 47 514-517 2011
block for the synthesis of pyrene Communications
fused azaacenes with enhanced
solubility”, NiksaKulisic, Sandeep
More, Aurelio Mateo-Alonso
31. “Ionic Liquid promoted synthesis Synlett 06 933-935 2006
of β- Enamino Ketones at room
temperature”, Rajesh Bhosale,
Sandeep Mane, P. Suryawanshi,
Sandeep More, M. Lokhande, R.

Pawar
32. “Microwave-Assisted facile ARKIVOC XV 205-210 2006
synthesis of 2-substituted
2-Imidazolines”, Mohsin Pathan,
Vijaikumar Paike, Pandurang
Pachmase, Sandeep More,
Rajendra Pawar
33. “Synthesis and characterization International 07 143-152 2018
of magnetite nanoparticles using Journal of
betel leaves” Ravindra Kale, Green & Herbal
Sangeeta Barwar, Prerana Kane, Chemistry
Sandeep More
34. “Green Synthesis of Silver International 06 168-174 2018
Nanoparticles Using Papaya Journal for
Seed and Its Characterization” Research in
Ravindra Kale, Sangeeta Barwar, Applied Science
Prerana Kane, Sandeep More & Engineering
Technology
35. “One-bath Dyeing of Polyester/ Fibers and Accepted 2018
Cotton blend with Vinyl Polymers
sulphone Reactive Disperse
Dyes” Saptarshi Maiti, Sandeep
More, R. V. Adivarekar
36. “Dyeing of polyester and Nylon Natural 08 23 2018
with semi-synthetic Azo Dye by Products and
chemical modification of natural Bioprospecting
source Areca Nut” Pawar, A.B.,
Sandeep More. & Adivarekar,
R.V.
Books/ Book Chapters
No. Author(s) Title of the chapter Editor Year
1 Ravindra D. Kale and PriyankaJagtap SpringerTransactions in 2018
Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Advances in
Health and Environment
Safety
2. Vijaykumar Paike, Padmakar A. “Recent Progress on One-Pot, CRC Press, 2017
Suryavanshi, Sandeep More, Sandeep Multicomponent Reaction for Taylor &
B. Mane, Rajendra P. Pawar and K. Pyridine Synthesis” Fransis Group
L. Ameta
3. Padmakar A. Suryavanshi, “Synthesis of Functionalized CRC Press, 2017
Vijaykumar Paike, Sandeep More, Piperidine Derivatives Taylor &
Sandeep B. Mane, Rajendra P. Pawar Based on Multi-Component Fransis Group
and K. L. Ameta Reaction”
Patents :
No. Inventors Title Patent No. Country Funding
agency
1. Kale Ravindra, Katre Biodegradable Foam 281/ India TEQIP-II
Gaurav, JagtapPriyanka, Composition and Process MUM/2015
GarjeAmbadas thereof (product & process)
2. Kale Ravindra, Gotmare V A PROCESS FOR THE 2201/ India TEQIP-II
D, Bhatt Latika PREPARATION OF MUM/2015
MOSQUITO REPELLENT
FABRIC USING HERBAL
FORMULATION
AND COMPOSITION
THEREOF
Outside Participation (Lectures delivered, seminars / workshops \ confer-
ences, Oral/poster presentation, Visits)
Sr. Title Conferences Place Month and
No Year
Prof. (Dr.) Ravindra V. Adivarekar
1. Biotechnology in AICTE Sponsored One Mumbai 18-23 Dec
Textile Processing Week QIP Programme 2017
on “Sustainable Textiles:
Production and Application” at
VJTI, Mumbai

2. Key drivers for National Conference Indore, M.P. 10th March
Biotechnological TEXCON-2018 on “Multifacet 2018
Research in Textiles Paradigm of Textile Industry
and Research”, Shri Vaishnav
Vidyapeeth Viswavidyalay
(SVVV)
3. Coloration of protein L’Oréal Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai. Mumbai 23 March 2018
fibres
4. Introduction to ICT Certificate course in “Chemistry Grasim Industries 13th April
and the Course & Technology of Fibrous Limited, Pulp & 2018
Polymers” at Grasim Industries Fibre Innovation
Limited Centre, Taloja.
Pulp & Fibre Innovation Centre
5 Classification of Fibres Certificate course in “Chemistry Grasim Industries 25th May 2018
& Technology of Fibrous Limited, Pulp &
6. Delivered lecture on Certificate course in “Chemistry Grasim Industries 1st June 2018
“Polymer Morphology” & Technology of Fibrous Limited, Pulp &
7. Delivered lecture on Certificate course in “Chemistry Grasim Industries 9th June 2018
“Fascinating world of & Technology of Fibrous Limited, Pulp &
technical textiles” Polymers” at Grasim Industries Fibre Innovation
8. Texpression ICT, Mumbai Mumbai 6th April 2018
9. Texquest ICT, Mumbai Mumbai 6th April 2018
Dr. Ravindra D. Kale
1. An Odyssey with W. B. Achwal Oration lecture KV Auditorium, 20th February
Technical Textiles ICT, Mumbai 2018
2. Woolmark Wool lecture by Mr RAJESH BAHL of KV Auditorium, 12th March
Education Course SEAM CONSULTING GROUP ICT, Mumbai 2018
3. textile 4.0 Global and International conference Hotel The Lalit, 22nd and 23rd
Indian Perspective Andheri (E), March 2018
Mumbai
4. Opportunities in lecture by KV Auditorium, 15th March
Raymonds MsRuhamaKachapofRaymonds ICT, Mumbai 2018
Ltd
5. Personality workshop by Mr Yogesh Barotof KV Auditorium, 16th March
Development Raymonds Ltd., ICT, Mumbai 2018
Dr. Usha Sayed

6. Characterization National level workshop 06th to 07th
of Medical Textile October, 2017.
Products
Dr. Sandeep More
01. Synthesis of Materials DST-DBT Joint-Conclave meet Jaipur June-2018
for Organic Electronics
and Smart Textile
Dr. Sandeep More
02. Recent Advances In State Conference Lonavala, Pune Jan-2018
Chemistry (Rac-2018)
03. “Transition metal National Conference on Recent Parbhani 2016
doped Azaacenes for Trends and Advances in
Organic Electronics” Chemical Science
Vijaykumar More,
Sandeep More
04. “A route to linear Recent Challenges in Advanced BAMU, Campus, February, 2015
AzaacenesMetal Material and Green Chemistry. Osmanabad
Complexes”Vijaykumar
More, Sandeep More,
05. “Break Incorporated RTG Münster-Nagoya Castle of Munster, November
Multicomponent Self- Abschlusssymposium, Germany 2014.
Assembly Nanorotors” University of Munster -
Sandeep More, Jan University of Nagoya.
Bats, Soumen Samanta,
Michael Schmittel.
06. “Synthesis of pyrene- Regio Symposium-2011 Sornetan, September
fused azaacenes with Switzerland. 2011.
enhanced solubility”
Sandeep More, Aurelio
Mateo-Alonso
Paper and Poster presentations are given in following table:

Sr. Authors Presentation Title Conference Date Venue Organized
No type: Paper/ name (from- by
poster to)

1. Ashitosh Paper Application 8th National 10 Mumbai The Society
Pawar of chemically Student March of Dyers and
and R.V modified Competition 2018 Colourists,
Adivarekar waste Allium “Young Mumbai.
cepa skin talent
for one-bath search”
dyeing of
polyester/wool
blend fabric
Workshops, conferences and seminar attended

Sr. Student Name Title Organized by Date
No
1. Ashitosh Pawar 12th International Conference on The Society 16th September
‘Smart solutions in processing… of Dyers and 2017
Profitability the key!’ Colourists
2. Ashitosh Pawar Textile 4.0- Global and Indian The Textile 22 and 23 March
Perspective Association India 2018
(TAI) Mumbai
Unit
3. Girendra Pal 12th International Conference on The Society 16th September
Singh ‘Smart solutions in processing… of Dyers and 2017
4. Girendra Pal Textile 4.0- Global and Indian The Textile 22 and 23 March
Singh Perspective Association India 2018
(TAI) Mumbai
Unit
5. Saptarshi Maiti 12th International Conference on The Society 16th September
6. Saptarshi Maiti Textile 4.0- Global and Indian The Textile 22 and 23 March
(TAI) Mumbai
Unit
7. Sushant Pawar 12th International Conference on The Society 16th September
8. Sushant Pawar Textile 4.0- Global and Indian The Textile 22 and 23 March
(TAI) Mumbai
Unit
9. Santosh Biranje Textile 4.0- Global and Indian The Textile 22 and 23 March
(TAI) Mumbai
Unit
10. Kaustubh 12th International Conference on The Society 16th September
Patankar ‘Smart solutions in processing… of Dyers and 2017
11. Kaustubh Textile 4.0- Global and Indian The Textile 22 and 23 March
Patankar Perspective Association India 2018

(TAI) Mumbai
Unit
12. Trupti Sutar “Extraction and Isolation of ICT, Mumbai 23-24 June 2018
Phytoconstituents from medicinal
plants/ herbs”
Event Organized forward”, on 19th June 2018. 2. OrganizedTEQIP-III

Prof. (Dr.) Ravindra V. • Organized Formal Launch sponsored" Opportunities
Adivarekar Event of Book “Textile in Raymonds" lecture
• Texquest 2018, Annual Doctor: Comprehensive by Ruhama Kachap of
National Level Inter collage Solutions for Processing”, by Raymonds Ltd., Thane on
Technical Competition C. N. Sivaramkrishnan, on 15th March 2018 in KV
• Texpression 2018, Annual 19th June 2018. Auditorium, ICT, Mumbai
Cultural Event of the Prof. (Dr.) Ravindra D. Kale 3. OrganizedTEQIP-III
Department 1. OrganizedTEQIP-III sponsored" Personality
• Organized Guest Lecture sponsored" Woolmark Wool Development "
under Dr. N. V. Nimkar Education Course" lecture workshop by Mr
Endowment Lecture and by Mr RAJESH BAHL of YogeshBarotofRaymonds
delivered by Dr. S. Sivaram SEAM CONSULTING Ltd., Thane on 16th March
on the topic, “Sustainable GROUP on 12th March 2018 in KV Auditorium,
Chemistry: The only way 2018 in KV Auditorium, ICT, Mumbai
ICT, Mumbai
Industrial Consultancy
Name of Company Period
Dr. Ravindra Kale
Up gradation, Expansion and Accreditation of
Dadar Laboratory
Sewerage Operations Department of MCGM 18 Months
Dyeing of Polyester and its blends using nano- One year
emulsion in fiber, top and fabric form
In-house Responsibilities Activities committee Committee
Prof. (Dr.) Ravindra V. Dr. (Mrs.) Usha Sayed • Departmental Advisory
Adivarekar • Helping the departments Committee
• Looking after Students or its problems (Trouble • Cultural Committee
Sports Activities. shooting) • Institute MIS Committee
• Member of Examination • Member of the project of
Prof. (Dr.) Ravindra D. Kale
committee the Dept. with ETIDI, Govt.
• TEQIP Dept coordinator
• Member of Academic of Ethiopia
• Syllabus Revision
Undergraduate Seminars / Projects / Home Papers

Undergraduate students’ B.Tech Seminars

No. Name of the Topics Guide
Student(Beginning
with Last name)
1. Dipanwita Ray Dye-Based Ink Formulations for Inkjet Textile Printing RVA
2. Akshay Vinayak Quantum dots and their applications in textiles RVA
Patkar
3. Shailee Desai Antifouling surface modifications RVA
4. Shaiba Abdus Denim processing and 3-D effects RVA
5. Jimit Ashok Gandhi Regenerated protein fibres: A preliminary review RVA
6 Pooja Ajay Panchal Substitutes for Sodium Alginate in Reactive Printing of RVA
Cotton
7 Ankit Mansighka Innovations in Garment Processing US
8 Prasad Mestry Textile composites in aerospace applications US
9 Nilesh Nanaware Novel Speciality finishes and coatings US
10 Harsha Bagde Absorption and release properties of nonwovens US
11 Srishti Prasad Novel textiles materials US
12 Chandrashekhar Iyer Sports textile US
13 RathinShelani Recent Advancements in textile processing US
14 Aditya Bagchi Medical Textiles US
15 Agrawal Niyati Synthesis and Application of Modified BODIPY SPM
16 Khairnar Anuja Novel Azobenzene Derivatives for Dyeing SPM
17 Ajinkya Meshram To synthesize and dyeing of BODIPY Dyes on Cotton and SPM
Polyster fabrics
Undergraduate students’ B. Tech Projects

B.Tech Project
No. Name of the Topics Guide
Student(Beginning with
Last name)
1. Satej Joshi Natural fibre based oil spill cleanup RVA
2. Varun Tripathi Natural fibre based oil spill cleanup RVA
3. Nilesh Nannaware Low cost base material for water purifier RVA
4. Himanshu Dhapodkar Low cost base material for water purifier RVA
5. Agrawal Niyati Synthesis and Application of Modified BODIPY SPM
6. Khairnar Anuja Novel Azobenzene Derivatives for Dyeing SPM
7. Ajinkya Meshram To synthesize and dyeing of BODIPY Dyes on SPM
Cotton and Polyster fabrics
8. Pooja Panchal Absorption Behavior of Non US
9. Aditya Bagchi Absorption Behavior of Non US
10. KomalPachgade Surfactant and their application in processing US
11. Yash Suryawanshi Surfactant and their application in processing US
Jimit Gandhi Dyeing and printing of nonwoven US
Bholenath Upadhyay Dyeing and printing of nonwoven US
Srishti Prasad Advances in Textile Processing US
Dipanwita Ray Advances in Textile Processing US

Niel Chatterjee LDPE/ Silver Nano particles packaging film US
Postgraduate students’ M.Sc. -Textile Chemistry - Seminars
No. Research Scholar Previous Seminar Supervisor
(Beginning with Institution
Last name)
1. Wodaje Markos Ethiopia Application of nanotechnology for MDT
multifunctional finishing of textile
2. Ebba Oliyad Ethiopia Chemical modification of cotton and MDT
polyester for property enhancement
3. Ranjan Rahul Melt Spinning MDT
4. Upadhyay Darshil Ramniranjan Solvent crazing RDK
Jhunjhunwala
College
5. Babita Chaudhary Mechanical Finishing of textiles US
Postgraduate students’ M.Sc. -Textile Chemistry – Projects
No. Research Previous Institution Project Supervisor
Scholar(Beginning
with Last name)
1. Sameer Ansari VESASC - College Application of agro waste Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
of Arts, Science and in composite Adivarekar
commerce, Chembur
Mumbai.
2. Upadhyay Darshil Ramniranjan Flame Retardant finish RDK
Jhunjhunwala College to polyester fabric using
solvent crazing technique
3. Babita Chaudhary Application of Banana US
Pseudo-stem Sap in textile
processing
Postgraduate students’ M. Tech. Seminar
No. Research scholar Previous Institution Seminar Supervisor
1. Agmas Azmeraw Bahir Dar University Green textile finishing Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Adivarekar
2. Miss. Biruktawit Worku Bahir Dar University Green process and Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
textile Adivarekar
3. Temesgen Zereabruk Bahir Dar University Development of Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
reactive dyes and its Adivarekar
application
4. Akansha Panda College of engg.and Aramid fibres and its Prof. (Dr.) R.V.

tech, Bhubaneswar dyeing characteristics Adivarekar
5. Mahesh Mali DKTE, Ichalkaranji Natural composite Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Adivarekar
6. Jay Shah Innovation in Dr. Usha Sayed
technical textiles
7. Vicky Kumar Gupta Sports Textile Dr. Usha Sayed
8. Archana Bansode Phase Change Textile Dr. Usha Sayed
Postgraduate students’ M. Tech. Project

No. Research scholar Previous Institution Project Supervisor
1. Mukherjee Jute and fibre technology, Textile processing with Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Debarghya Calcutta university clay Adivarekar
2. Abhishek DKTE, Ichalkaranji Fibre embedded films and Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Vhanbatte its application Adivarekar
3. Alemayehu Leta Bahir Dar University Textile processing Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Senbeta intensification through Adivarekar
natural products
4. Jay Shah ICT, Mumbai Application of specialty Dr. Usha Sayed
chemicals in textile
processing
5. Archana Bansode ICT, Mumbai Surfactants and their Dr. Usha Sayed
application in textile
processing
6. Vicky Kumar DKTE,Kolhapur Synthesis and application Dr. Usha Sayed
Gupta to obtain combine effect
of flame retardant and
easy clean finishes on
various textiles
Doctoral / Post-Doctoral Research Projects
Postgraduate students’ Ph.D. (Tech)
SR. Research Previous Project Supervisor
No. Scholar Institution
1. Katode Sanjay UICT Sustainable Approach towards Garment Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Processing Adivarekar
2. Kherdekar TITS, Bhiwani Natural Eco-Friendly Alternatives to the Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Girish Existing Scouring & Dyeing of Wool & Adivarekar
Woolens
3. Harane Rachana ICT, Mumbai. Selective Treatment and Recycling of Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Textile Effluent Adivarekar
4. Madiwale ICT, Mumbai. Studies in Medical Textiles Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Pallavi Adivarekar
5. Singh Girendra ICT, Mumbai. Studies in Natural Fibre Composite Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Pal Adivarekar
6. Biranje Santosh ICT, Mumbai. Extraction of Biopolymers and their Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Modification for Application in Medical Adivarekar
Textile
7. Maiti Saptarshi ICT, Mumbai. Studies in graphite for textiles Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Adivarekar
8. Mahajan Geetal ICT, Mumbai. Fermentation Technology in Textile Wet Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
processing Adivarekar
9. Valia Sanket ICT Functionalization of Fibres for Speciality MDT
Applications
10. Mallick Aranya ICT Modification of Polymers for MDT
Enhancement of Functional Properties
11. Shukla Aramity SVT Studies of Antimicrobial Properties of MDT
Naturally dyed cellulosic Nonwovens.
12. Pradnya Ambre Dr.B.M.N Studies in Natural Dyes MDT
college of
Home Science
13. Chavan Pravin ICT Functional modifications for specialty MDT
applications in textiles
14. Annaldewar ICT Studies in Speciality finishes MDT
Bhagyashri
15. Mifta Jalaludin ETIDI, Studies in Fibrous polymers MDT
Ethiopia
16. Gayatri Therani Andhra Micro and nano structured MDT
Nadathur University constructions for functional materials of
textile origin
17. Pintu Pandit ICT Value Addition and Performance MDT
enhancement of textile Materials
18. Ms. Kane Institute of Studies in Non-Conventional Method RDK
Prerana Chemical for Effluent Treatment
Technology,
Mumbai
19. Mrs. Bhatt CCS Haryana Application of essential Oils on Textiles RDK
Latika Agriculture
University,
Haryana

20. Mr. Gorade Institute of Application of Micro/Nano Cellulose in RDK
Vikrant Chemical Textiles
Technology,
Mumbai
21. Mr. Institute of Use of Natural Polymers in Green RDK
JadhavNilesh Chemical Composites
Technology,
Mumbai
22. Ms. Potdar Institute of Effluent treatment by naturally occurring RDK
Tejasvi Ajit Chemical materials
Technology,
Mumbai
Postgraduate students’ Ph.D. (Science)

No. Research Previous Project Supervisor
scholar Institution
1. Badhe Pallavi ICT, Protease Production and Application in Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Mumbai. Textile Adivarekar
2. Pawar Ashitosh ICT, Synthesis of Colourants Form Natural Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Mumbai. Sources Adivarekar
3. Patil Ashwini ICT, High Performance Auxillaries for Textile Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Mumbai. Substrates Adivarekar
4. Sutar Trupti ICT, Studies in Blood Clotting Materials Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Mumbai. Adivarekar
5. Shinde Suvidha ICT, Application of Fluorescent Dyes on Textile Co-guide.
Mumbai. and Leather Substrates Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Adivarekar
6. Ramagude ICT, Synthesis and application of photo stable Co-guide.
Supriya Mumbai dyes on textile Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Adivarekar
7. Pawar Sushant ICT, Novel Techniques of coloration Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Mumbai. Adivarekar
8. Patankar Mumbai Ecofriendly Flame Retardents Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Kaustubh University, Adivarekar
Kalina.
9. JadhavAkshay ICT Processing of Non-conventional fibres and MDT
their value addition
10 Sharma Institute of Studies in specialty chemicals for textile Dr. (Mrs.).
Ravikant chemical processing Usha sayed
( DST- Inspire technology,
Fellow) Mumbai
11. Parte Sneha Institute of Studies in non-woven Dr. (Mrs.).
chemical Usha sayed
technology,
Mumbai
Ph.D. Sci (Biotechnology) students’ research projects

No. Research Scholar Previous Project Supervisor
(Beginning with Last Institution
name)
1. Joshi Mahesh Mithibhai college, Study of melanin and Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Mumbai applications Adivarekar
2. Priyanka Sathe Tamil Nadu Role of Biochar Prof. (Dr.) R.V.
Agricultural to retain the Adivarekar
university micronutrient content
for improving the Soil
fertility
Degrees Awarded
Sr. Name Course Title Guide
No.
1. Harane Rachana Ph.D (Tech) Selective Treatment and Recycling RVA
of Textile Effluent
2. Badhe Pallavi Ph.D Sci. Protease Production and RVA
(Textile Application in Textile
Chemistry)
3. Pandey Sarweshwaranand MTech Application of natural proteins in RVA
textile wet processing

4. Sigger Sanjay MTech Dyeing process intensification RVA
5. Basuk Mayur MTech Development of moisture RVA
management sport fabrics
6. Marewad Dinesh MTech Natural fibre composite for RVA
automotive industry
7. Bhagat Nikhil MTech Modification of natural fibres for RVA
oil spill clean up
8. Sontakke Sneha MTech Concrete composite RVA
9. Ms. Shweta Vyas Ph. D. (Tech) Chemical processing of Eri silk SRS
for value addition
10. Mr. Vinay Nadiger Ph. D. (Tech) Studies on finishing of silk SRS
11. Mr. Rakesh Musale Ph.D (Sci) Studies in depolymerization of SRS
waste poly(ethylene terephthalate)
and utilization of the products
obtained therefrom
12. Ms. Neha D. Parmar Ph. D. (Tech) Microbial Decolourization of Dye SRS
Containing Wastewater
13. Ms. Namrata Phulaware M. Tech. Synthesis and application of green SRS
surfactants in textile processing
14. Mr. Aniket Mahadik M. Tech. Synthesis and application of SRS
activated carbon-chitosan
composite beads
15. Mr. RohitKamble M. Tech. Decolourization of textile dyes SRS
using ozonation and its reuse
Abstract
Name : Rachana S. Harane - Ph.D (Tech)

Research Title : Selective Treatment and Recycling of Textile Effluent
The textile waste occurs in a to treat. Segregation of waste reuse water without treatment
variety of forms throughout streams and waste recovery, to a limit and then treating for
production process and when recycle and reuse should be further possible reuse in the
discharged, is harmful to considered for waste reduction same or different process. Finally
the environment. The main application. We have taken trails to develop a simple, efficient
difficulty in treating the effluent to design a simple alternative and cost effective technique
arises due to its complex nature; route where the effluent was for minimum discharge of
as it contains various chemicals treated after each stage of the wastewater to the final effluent
of altogether different nature and processing separately so as to treatment plant through closed
composition which are difficult reduce the load on ETP. To loop system.
Name : Pallavi Badhe - Ph.D Sci (Textile Chemistry)

Research Title : Research Title– Protease Production and Application
in Textiles
There is increasing demand of group of enzymes that can this project sincere attempt was
enzymes in various industrial have application in various made to screen microorganisms
processes as a substitute or industries. The feasibility of from abattoir waste, poultry
alternate source to some the use of proteases in textile waste, fishery waste, etc which
traditional chemical processes application depends on these are rich sources of protease
to make them greener and factors. There has been an producing microorganisms. The
economically viable. Microbes increased interest all over further purification of enzyme
represent an excellent source the world to utilize the waste and its application in various
of enzymes, including for the production of value steps involved in textile wet
protease, lipase, pectinases added products. This results processing such as enzymatic
etc. because of their broad in reduced environmental treatment of wool, degumming
biochemical diversity. Microbial pollution and improved of silk and in detergent industry
proteases are an important economics of processing. In etc will be studied.
Name : Pallavi Madiwale - Ph.D Tech
Research Title : Research Title- Studies in Medical Textiles
The world of technology has medical-textile discipline. This scaffolds in health care or
become wide spread and the advancement has enabled us to wound healing mechanisms.
merger of various disciplines engineer the tissue, cartilages, The addition of herbal products
of technology has given bones, nerves, skin which are as a drug for curative purpose

astounding results for benefit of damaged or not reusable. These can also be new and imminent
human kind. One such union damages can be recovered by contribution to field of drug
is of medical field and textiles. replacing them with artificially delivery through scaffolds.
Textiles are used since stone-age engineered tissues. This can be achieved through
in the form of wound dressings. The work is being carried imparting functional groups
Since then the advancement out in order to contribute in the bio-materials used in
and sophistication in the usage to the development of novel scaffold engineering. It can
of textiles has only evolved for biomaterial and their blends for open new prospects in this
the betterment of the medical the application as temporary multidisciplinary field.
world. This is termed to be as
Name : Girendra Pal Singh - Ph.D Tech

Research Title : Studies in Natural Fibre Composites
As a result of a growing awareness to explore available alternate the two major agro wastes in
of the global environmental sources for cellulosic fibres. India which are not explored till
factors, principles of These non-conventional fibres date for industrial applications.
sustainability, industrial ecology, can be applied in various fields Mustard seed husk contains
eco-efficiency and green like fibres from Saccharum high amount of cellulose which
engineering are being integrated Munja grass and Pampass was utilized to produce micro
into the development of the grass contain high amount of cellulose. Pearl millet husk is
next generation of materials, cellulose along with fibrous very light weight, low density
products, and processes. characteristics which were and porous structure which
Conventional cellulosic fibres used to prepare nonwovens were successfully implemented
need specific land to grow as for insulation and composites to prepare acoustic materials.
crops. To avoid the use of land applications. Mustard seed
for fibre production we need husk and pearl millet husk are
Name : Santosh Biranje- Ph.D Tech
Research Title : Extraction of Biopolymers and their Modification for
Application in Medical Textile
In view of challenges of properties of bio based material designed dressing materials. By

necrotic tissue and traumatic for their potential application this direction, most efforts were
hemorrhage in wound in wound healing dressing. made to utilize the biologically
healing process, we developed The functionalized biological derived materials such as
biopolymer based wound and biochemical wound chitin, chitosan, casein and
healing dressing materials dressing materials is produced carrageenan which are capable
with improved hamostatic from biopolymers such as of accelerating the healing
properties that promote polysaccharides, protein and processes at molecular, cellular,
granulation, absorb exudates from synthetic biodegradable and systemic levels, as materials
and biocompatible. Current polymers. The work done also to produce wound dressings.
research work is based on the point out the acceleration of the

extraction and development of wound healing by systematically
Name : Ashwini A Patil - Ph.D Sci (Textile Chemistry)

Research Title : High performance functional auxiliaries for textile substrates
In textile industry there is a vast substrate by getting covalently different Finishing property
use of specialty chemicals in linked. This auxiliary will have Till now three schemes are
each and every step of process reactive sites or ionic charge for generated of above explained
like pre-treatment, dyeing, further adherence of desired dye auxiliaries. They are used in as a
printing and finishing chemicals or finish to impart functionality functional auxiliary in two main
etc. There are various classes such as colour, fragrance, flame processing treatments; i.e.
of dyes and fibres. As every retardancy, water repellency, 1. Dyeing of Cotton with acid
fibre doesn’t have affinity for antimicrobial treatment and dyes and salt-free reactive
each and every class of dye and softness properties to the dyes.
many limitations are observed, textile substrates. This auxiliary 2. Multifunctional finishing of
e.g. polyester has affinity for will provide economical and textile (mainly cotton).
disperse dye and it cannot be environment friendly solution
For auxiliary analysis
dyed with reactive, basic or for value addition of textiles.
spectroscopic methods were
direct etc. Similar problem is The synthesized auxiliary may
used and for auxiliary treated
seen while finishing process. So look like; S-----X-----B-----F
textiles various chemical and
in this project main approach is Where; S – Solublising Group physical testing were done.
to overcome such problems. The
X – Reactive Group to the
goal of this project is to prepare
substrate
an auxiliary having affinity and
reactivity for textile substrate B – Bridging Group
and can modify the textile F – Reactive Group imparting
Name : Ashitosh B. Pawar - Ph.D Sci (Textile Chemistry)
Research Title : Synthesis of colorants from natural source
Synthetic colourants are used dye containing azo group (− to take care of the substantivity
for commercial production of N=N−) as a chromophoric part of the dye. Therefore the
dyed textile materials almost system though commercially, present study is focused on the
exclusively. However, due to the azo dyes are the largest and modification of natural dye
the stringent environmental most versatile class of organic which blends the properties

standards imposed by many dyestuffs. of azo group and natural dyes
countries in response to the The chemical structures of the under consideration can lead to
hazardous effluent generated natural dyes reveal that they a new category of dyes “Modified
during synthesis and toxic and are amenable for introduction Natural Dyes”. These modified
allergic reactions associated with of azo group as an additional dyes are expected to achieve
the synthetic dyes, the textile chromophore which is likely comparable performance
researchers have once again to increase its tinctorial value. properties vis-à-vis those of
being enthralled by natural dyes. The possibility of introduction conventional established dyes.
However, there is no natural of other groups is also possible
Name : Trupti Sutar- Ph.D Sci (Textile Chemistry)

Research Title : Studies in Blood Clotting Materials
Blood plays an important role bleeding but it takes a significant available hemostatic agent
in regulating the body’s systems amount of effort from the when combined properly with
and maintaining homeostasis. Surgeons stand point to get it natural,bioresorbable materials
It is important to stop the out and price of such products it will fulfil the entire above
bleeding after a vascular injury is exorbitant. Thus there is a requirement. Identification and
in order to prevent blood loss. direct need of economical and evaluation of medicinal plant
Excess bleeding causes death. efficient product to take care of done to carry this Haemostatic
Some of the products burn this common requirement of agent in user-friendly manner.
incredibly bad. They do stop the mankind.In this work naturally
Name : Saptarshi Maiti - Ph.D Tech

Research Title : Topic- Studies in Graphite for Textiles
Graphene is a rapidly rising star carbon atoms strictly packed block for graphitic materials
in the perspective of materials into a two-dimensional of all other dimensionalities
science. The name graphene (2D) honeycomb lattice. It is as it can be wrapped up into
is given to a flat monolayer of considered to be a basic building 0D fullerenes, rolled into 1D
nanotubes or stacked into 3D good electrical and thermal characteristics that can give
graphite. conductivity. The isolation a value addition to the field
It is recognized to be the wonder of graphene from graphite is of textiles. The performance
material after two great fellows found to be a challenging and properties of textile materials is
of University of Manchester important zone of research in thought to be enhanced by such
received the Nobel Prize in 2010 the present era of science. graphite based materials whose
for their special contribution to An approach has been made technology is still thought
its discovery. Till now, it is the of synthesizing graphene from to be a wonder one in the
strongest and lightest material graphite as well as its application current research of science and
known to earth. It has very on textile relating to its unique technology.
Name : Miss. Geetal Mahajan - Ph.D Tech

Research Title : Fermentation Technology in Textile Wet Processing
The term pollution prevention indicated by the multitude of a wide variety of dyes. Hence,
has seen a decline as supplanted related research reports. Many the aim of this research will be
by sustainability. One of the waste treatments like physical, focused on developing a low
major areas for scientific chemical, physico-chemical and cost and low-technological
activity is the control of water biological treatments are used process for the treatment of
pollution. Textile wet processing to solve this problem but only a textile waste waters by using
uses large amount of water for few of these methods are being micro-organisms which are less
cleaning and value addition accepted in the textile industry. unexplored, achieving various
of textiles by colouration and The lack of implementation applications of microorganisms
finishing. Colour removal, in of other processes is largely in textile industryand the use
particular has recently become because of the low efficiency, of natural products in green
of major scientific interest, as high cost and inapplicability to processing of textiles.
Name : Kaustubh C. Patankar - Ph.D Sci (Textile Chemistry)

Research Title :
Fire is a devastating problem area. To have more effect proteins

for not only mankind but also In present study we focus on could be incorporated with
for other living organism. Many the biodegradable and eco- phosphorous compounds. The
lives get disturbed or sacrificed friendly flame retardant. The main goal in this study to extract
due to fire and its post event. main important factor for biodegradable material from
Flame retardants are chemicals flame retardant property is to natural origin substances and
which could inhibit the have element like Nitrogen their chemical modification for
disastrous effect up to certain and Phosphorous. In nature better flame retardant property
extent so living organism could proteins are the main source
get away from the accidental of nitrogenous compounds.
Name : Sushant Pawar - Ph.D Sci (Textile Chemistry)
Research Title : Novel Techniques of Coloration
Textile industry is second solvent are closely related to the research project, first is to save
highest consumer of water and design/operation of a solvent the water in textile industry
the most polluting industry. The based separation technique which can be solved by the
present application is directed that is employed to perform solvent mechanism dyeing
to a method of waterless a specified separation task. and second is to minimize

processing of textile materials Separation involves removal of the effluent load produced in
using solvents. Dyeing of textile one or more of the constituent processing treatments which
material can be done by using parts from a mixture. There can be solved by the solvent
solvents.The properties of the are two main agenda of this separation technique.
Name : Mahesh H. Joshi - PhD (Sci) Biotechnology

Research Title : Studies on biocolorants and its applications
Biosynthesis of the colorants resources such as fossil oils. efficiency. The current research
for food, cosmetics and textile The production of the synthetic work focus on the Isolation,
application has attracted colorants is economically Extraction & characterization
increased interests in recent efficient and technically of new Biocolorants from
years. Nature produces many advanced with colors covering a natural sources like plants,
bio-colorants from various wide range. However synthetic animals and microorganisms,
resources including plants, colorants are facing challenges to study their unique properties
animals, and microorganism. such as dependence on non like Anti-UV, Anti-Microbial,
These are possible alternatives renewable and environmentally Anti-oxidant Activity etc and
to synthetic colorants, dyes and friendly resources for their application as colorant
pigments. The currently used production of natural colorants in different industries will be
colorants are almost exclusively before synthetic dyes were studied.
made from nonrenewable invented, but in very low
Name : Priyanka Sathe - Ph.D (Sci) Biotechnology

Research Title : Role of biochar to retain the micronutrient content for
improving the soil fertility
Biochar helps in carbon beneficial microbes, alters all above properties biochar is
sequestration, increase water availability of Ca, Mg, B, Mo, one of the best and economical
holding capacity of soil, retains and improves cation exchange soil amendments. As it helps
nutrients in soil, attracts more capacity of soil. Because of these to increase the crop yield by
increasing the water holding and to study the changes in Biochar produced from
capacity of soil and increasing soil texture and fertility due various feed stocks will have
nutrients availability to the plant to addition of biochar as it different effect on the growth
that are present in the soil. helps to retain nutrients into of crop plants as each one has
The aim of present work is the soil. Agricultural waste specific characteristics because
to study the effect of biochar such as coconut coir, banana of its varying particle size,
from various feedstocks on the peduncle, peanut shell, and particle density, and chemical
crop growth in comparison maize cob etc. can be used as composition.
with other soil amendments feedstocks to produce biochar.
Name : Desai PawanVenkobrao

Research Title : Studies in Synthetic Polymers for Sports Textile Application.
For sports clothing, a large requirements of Technical capability to design structures.

variety of properties such as fabrics for sports textile By coating or finishing with
wearing comfort (breathability), Applications. Fiber properties specialty chemicals can further
windblocking for good heat can be modified throughmaterial improve their performance
insulation, odour absorption, composition by using different as well as the durability. The
tear resistance, abrasion polymers, polymer blends, role of fabric geometry/finish/
resistance, and aesthetics are or nanocomposites made of coating parameters etc will
required for performance of organic or inorganic materials thus be studied in relation to
sports textile. The study will and the processing flexibility the enhanced performance and
focus on engineering products in maneuvering physical durability.
from intrinsic and induced parameters and structures, such
fiber properties, finishing and as fiber diameter, texture and
coating textiles to meet specific pattern formation, offers the
Name : Aranya Mallick

Research Title : Modification of polymers for enhancement of functional
properties
Natural biopolymers are availability and biodegradability. of chemical modification.

obtained from various The research work deals with Utilization of waste food
renewable sources and have the utilization of some of materials are also taken into
many advantages over the these plant based biopolymers consideration to bring about a
synthetic polymers because to prepare products with sustainable production system.
of their economic sources, enhanced absorbency by means
Name : Sanket Valia
Research Title : Functionalization of polymers for speciality applications
A wide variety of natural have the advantages of economy modification of various ligno
sorbents such as rice straw, and biodegradability, but have cellulosic materials to improve
corn corb, peat moss wood, also been observed to have the the oleophilicity will assist in the
cotton and milkweed have been disadvantages of poor buoyancy application of oil spill cleanup.
employed as sorbents in oil spill characteristics, relatively low

cleanup. These natural sorbents oil sorption capacity. Thus
Name : Akshay C. Jadhav

Research Title : Processing of non-conventional fibres and their value
additions.
In the current research work, cornstalks and pineapple leaves identified, which were hitherto
attempts are being made to as an alternative source for unexploited for the fibre
use renewable lignocellulosic cellulosic fibres. As per the formation which can be further
agricultural byproducts such above mentioned topic, proper used in the world of textiles.
as rice husks, cornhusks, fibre producing plants were
Name : Bhagyashri N. Annaldewar

Research Title : Studies in Speciality Finishes
Consumer demand for comfort, for textile. Speciality finishes resistant, soil release, moisture
easy care, health and hygiene are the treatments that are management, easy care etc. The
along with protection against applied to the fabric to make research work emphasizes on
mechanical, thermal, chemical them suited for specific uses the multifunctional finishes for
and biological attacks has given such as water repellent, flame the textile substrates to improve
birth to speciality finishes retardant, antimicrobial, UV their performance properties.
Name : Pravin Pralhadrao Chavan
Research Title : Functional Modifications for Speciality Applications in Textile
Today’s era is of modernization Synthesis or modification of to the textile material itself is

of the textile industry. repellent chemicals is one of a challenge and have problem
Protective textiles refer to those the approaches towards making related to laundering conditions.
textile products which have a of textile material as an insect To avoid this problem responsive
functionality of giving protection repellent. In many of these polymer can be prepared, so that
from something which is materials essential oils are used microcapsules can withstand
desirable. The functionality as an important ingredient. maximum number of washing
imparted can be mosquito The microencapsulation cycles.
repelling, insect repelling or and application of this
anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. microencapsulated product on
Name : Pintu Pandit

Research Title : Value Addition and Performance Enhancement of Textile
Materials
Various types of waste material on textile material as dyeing as Different processes like coating,
as well as unconventional well as imparting functional electrospinning, plasma, etc.
natural products from our finishes like fire retardant, water may be utilized for the same.
surroundings have been given repellent, antibacterial finishing,
the importance for its utilization ultra violet protection, etc.
Name : Jelalu Mifta

Research Title : Studies in Fibrous Polymers
Manmade fibres as well as leaves, stems and or from other better future. Investigations,
natural fibres have been used parts. In addition, byproducts characterizations, value
for various textile applications of some agricultural crops have additions, and modifications
and, nowadays, the interest for been studied to find out fibre on fibre properties will provide
renewable resources for fibres materials that could contribute better options for diversified
particularly of plant origin is for textile applications. textile applications.So attempts
increasing. Therefore several Nature still has unexploited were made to study and use
plants are being studied with the potentials to be explored, some natural fibres for further
aim to isolate fibres from plant preserved and utilized for the applications.
Awards and Scholarships to Students
1. Mr. Ashutosh Borkute filed a First prize in VASTRA, 2017
patent on “A Hydrogenation VJTI,Mumbai in poster 6. Mrs. Latika Bhatt awarded
Catalysts and a Process presentation competition in Newton Bhabha Fellowship
Thereof ” dated 5th february, March 2018 in November 2017, for
2018 4. Mr. Pintu Pandit won third which she will be going to
2. Mr. Pintu Pandit won first prize in ICAPM, Kerala in University of Cambridge for
prize in SDC- EC in March April 2017 a period of 3months to carry
2018 5. Mr. Ashutosh Borkute out her research work.
3. Mr. Prathamesh Mane awarded for best paper in
and Mr. Junaid Khan won SCHEMCON in October

Major Accomplishments of Faculty Members
Dr.(Mrs.) Usha Sayed with textile institute, activities in Turkey.
• First person to attend the government agencies, and BUTEKOM can sign a MOU
International brokerage researcher from the all over at the beginning in order to
event organized by Uludag the world (well represented) carry the relationship for
textile exporters association including Russia, Japan, upper levels.”
(UTIB) and Bursa textile Poland and Vietnam. • Signed MOU withBursa
and clothing R&D center • The final outcome was technical university, Turkey
(BUTEKOM) at Turkey “BUTEKOM is ready for representing our institute.
representing our institute. cooperation with our
• Had eventful interaction institute for research
Placements
Employment record of Textile dept students
B.Tech. 2017-18
Sr. Student Name Company name Salary in Lakhs - PA
No
1 Chandrashekar Kumar Iyer Not Applicable Not Applicable
2 Ishw Jasbir Singh Reliance, Ahmedabad 3
3 Harsha Nikhil Bagde LS Auxichemicals 3.5
4 Shaiba Abdus Abdus Kg Denim, Coimbatore/Bangalore 4
5 Prasad Vidyadhar Mestry Advanced Enzytech solutions, Thane 4
6 Shailee Manish Desai Not Applicable Not Applicable
7 Supernit Raja Shinde Not Applicable Not Applicable
8 Rucha Pradeep Kakatkar Not Applicable Not Applicable
9 Rathin Suryakant Shelani Reliance, Ahmedabad 3
10 Nilesh Rajaram Nannaware Nimkartek, Thane 3.6
11 Naresh B Kg Denim, Coimbatore/Bangalore 2
12 Yash Vijay Suryawanshi Not Applicable Not Applicable
13 Urvi Ajaykumar Sawant Texpert, Mumbai 3
14 Pravin Sunil Ralebhat SF Dyes, Bangalore 4
15 Komal Sunil Pachgade Kg Denim, Coimbatore/Bangalore 4
16 NEHA Vijay Welspun, Anjar 3
CHANDRACHUD
17 Apoorva Shivaji Metkari Not Applicable Not Applicable
18 Heramb Sunil Waghachoude Trident, Mp/Punjab 9
19 Akshay Vinayak Patkar SF DyesMumbai 4
20 Himanshu Suresh Dhapodkar Not Applicable Not Applicable
21 Ankit Mansinghka Not Applicable Not Applicable
22 Jimit Ashok kumar Gandhi Tracon Export Services Ltd 4
23 Nandan Krishnanarayan Indokem, Mumbai 4.5
Thakur
24 Anish Sanjay Harshe Raymond, Vapi/ Chindwara 3.2
25 Varun Tripathi Galaxy Surfactants, Navi Mumbai 5.77
26 Pooja Ajay Panchal Texpert, Mumbai 3

27 Neil Chatterjee Not Applicable Not Applicable
28 Shashank Sanjay Pagaria Not Applicable Not Applicable
29 Aditya Kailash Lokhande Nimkartek, Thane 3.6
30 Bholenath Udayraj Upadhyay Indofil 5.5
31 Nikitesh Krishna Rajurkar SF Dyes, Bangalore 4
32 Srishti . SF DyesMumbai 4
33 Ankush Mandal Hoenstein, Mumbai 3
34 Aditya Bagchi Not Applicable Not Applicable
35 Rishabh Dheeraj Kathuria Texpert, Mumbai 3
36 Joshi Satej Shridhar Not Applicable Not Applicable
37. Dipanwita Ujjal Ray Welspun, Anjar 3
M.Tech. 2017-18
Sr. Student Name Company name Salary in Lakhs - PA
No
1 Agmas Azmeraw Bimrew ETIDI, Ethiopia Ethiopian student
2 Akankshya Panda Going for higher studies ICT,Mumbai - Ph.D.
Tech.
3 Amrita Singh Saint Gobain, Chennai 7
4 Biruktawit Worku Mengistu ETIDI, Ethiopia Ethiopian student
5 Kaustubh Gajanan Gawde
6 Mahesh Dnyandeo Mali
7 Misgana Taye Hassen ETIDI, Ethiopia Ethiopian student
8 Mohit Soni Vardhman 4.1
9 Nikhil Balasaheb Takbhate Rishabh Chemical, Nariman Point 4.2
10 Shruti Vidyadhar Bal
11 Smita Prakash Chaudhary Global Non-wovens Ltd, Igatpuri 4
12 Tambizot Getachew Alemayehu ETIDI, Ethiopia Ethiopian student
13 Tanushree Vishram Tandel
14 Temesgen Zereabruk Areaya ETIDI, Ethiopia Ethiopian student
15 Yesuf Seyd Ahmed ETIDI, Ethiopia Ethiopian student
M.Sc. Textile Chemistry 2017-18
Sr. Student Name Company name Salary in

No Lakhs -
PA
1 Apurva Dattatraya Joshi Sulfast, Navi Mumbai 2.4
2 Vinay Manohar Mane Intertek, Vikroli 2.7
3 Aakash Kanhyalal Maurya Chemistar, Ahmedabad
4 Abhishek Sadanand Patole Chemistar, Ahmedabad 3
5 Ashwini Bhanudas Pawar Croda Chemicals, Navi Mumbai 1.7
6 Urmila Kondiba Nemane Looking on her own
7 Vrushali Gajanan Salame
8 Pooja Raju Ghodake Left the course
9 Pranay Bhikaji Satardekar Going for higher studies
10 Rosemary Thomas Sulfast, Navi Mumbai 2.4
11 Keval Kundansingh Nayal
12 Poonam Vyankatrao Shinde
13 Swati Ravindra Korgaonkar Going for higher studies
14 Anand Yadav Yadav

In-Plant Training
T YB. Tech. 2017-18
Sr. Name Company Name
No.
1 -KHAN JUNAID MOHAMMED SHANWAR- CENTURY RAYON ,SHAHAD
2 -PRARTHANA YOGESH METRANI SUJATA- MAHESH PROCESSING HOUSE
3 -PRARTHANA YOGESH METRANI SUJATA- Intertek LTD
4 -JAIN ANSH AJAY BANDINI- CONTESTOPEDIA
5 -NANCHE SARVESH PRASHANT PRIYANKA- SUDITI Industries
6 -JAGANY KRITI DEEPAK MANISHA- DYESTAR Ltd
7 -NAWANDER SIMRAN SANJAY VAISHALI- CLARIANT IND LTD
8 -SHANI KUMAR PATEL- ARCHROMA

9 -SHARMA KARTIKEYA SANDEEP SMITA- FOOTWEAR & DESIGN INSTITUTE
10 -RAWAT KESHAV ARJUN DIVYA- Intertek LTD
11 -SHAH HARDIL KIRANKUMAR JASMINA- Intertek LTD
12 -KHEDKAR SHWETA SHRINIVAS VANDANA- DYESTAR Ltd
13 -MARU AISHWARYA MAHENDRA RAJANI- Intertek LTD
14 -ZANWAR RUSHIKESH RAMANJEE RAJITA- Cotton world
15 -YASHWANT SURYA- VARDHAMAN TEXTILES
16 -PRASAD KOMAL SUJIT SURABHI- CHT IND LTD
17 -MANE PRATHAMESH PARASHURAM ROSSARI BIOTECH
UJJWALA-
18 -PATIL UTKARSH RAJARAM MEGHA- RAYMOND Ltd
19 -DOIPHODE ADITYA CHANDRASHEKHAR PINE LTD
ARCHANA-
20 -TARATE ASHWINI SAHEBRAO VIJAYA- ARCHROMA
21 -GAIKWAD SAMRUDDHI YASHWANI Intertek LTD
SUVARNA-
22 -BHANUSHALI KARAN VASANT BHAVANA- ORACLE HOME TEXTILE LTD
23 -RANGARI VAIBHAVI GULCHAND MINAKSHI- ROSSARI BIOTECH
24 -PANDIT ADITYA YOGESH SAVITA- PIDILITE LTD
25 -BORSE PIYUSH SANJIV LEENA- Madura Fashion and Lifestyle.
26 -CHAUDHARI SIDDHESH GIRISH UJWALA- ADITYA BIRLA RESEARCH
CENTRE
27 -TALELE POOJA SUNIL SMITA- HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICAL
LTD
28 -PHADATARE AKASH RAJARAM PRAMILA- ADITYA BIRLA RESEARCH
CENTRE
29 -GOMASE APURVA VIJAYRAO JYOTI- CLARIANT IND LTD
30 -ANYAPANAWAR SHANTANU SACHIN RAYMOND
SHRADHA-
31 -KHILARI VISHAL BANSIDHAR SANGEETA- COLORBAND LTD
32 SAMARTH AMAN SANJAY VAISHALI RAYMOND

33 MANEPALLI CHAITANYA SAIRAM SIYARAM LTD
34 DEULKAR SAMPADA VITTHALRAO DYESTAR
Professional of the Council for COE in • Member of the Admission

Activities Sportech at WRA Committee of the Institute
Professor R. V. Adivarekar • Member as Expert in • Member of the “Shri G.M.
Department Research Abhyankar Students’ Travel
• Life Member of Textile
Committee at Textile Assistance” of the Institute
Association (India)
Manufacturers Department, • Examiner for M Tech.
• Life Member of Indian Fibre
Veermata Jijabai Thesis in VJTI, Matunga
Society
Technological Institute • Examiner for Practical
• Editor of Journal of Textile
• Member of RRC, Exam in SASMIRA, Worli
Association
Department of Physics, ICT • External Examiner for
• Visiting faculty for Sophia
Dr. R. D. Kale NMIMS(Deemed to be
Polytechnic
• TEQIP coordinator of the University), Shirpur
• Member of selection
dept • Assisting NMIMS(Deemed
committee, College of Home
• Part of the Chief Conductor to be University), Shirpur
Science, Nirmala Niketan
cum Senior Examiner for all for designing the DTT
• Member of technical/
the examinations conducted course syllabus
Research advisory
for UG and PG students • Expert on the committee
committee of Wool Research
• Committee member of the formed by by Dept of Health
Association
MIS system of the Institute Sciences, Maharashtra State
• Member of Board of
• Placement coordinator the that is tasked with preparing
studies and faculties of
dept specification for different
The Maharaja Sayajirao
• IPT in charge for T Y B Tech garments/items that is used
University of Baroda in
and M Sc Textile Chemistry in Govt. mental hospitals
Textile chemistry
students Dr. (Mrs.) Usha Sayed
• Member of General
• Coordinator of the dept for • Referee for Journal of
Advisory Committee for
UGC-SAP programme polymer and Environment
Research and Liason of
BTRA for the period 2011- • Divisional Representative of • Member of Editorial
2014 the dept for IPC Advisory Board of
• Member of the Cultural International Journal of
• Member of ‘Core Group’ to
Activity Cell of the Institute Advanced Science and
function as a Sub-committee
Engineering
• Chairperson of Adhoc Carolina. certificate in UTIB in
Committee of Textile • Awarded Certificate for MEVLANA exchange
Technology (MU) attending the NCUTE programme, Turkey
• Best Ph.D.Tech Thesis Extention training
Committee, Programme Jointly Dept conducted
• Referee- for Nirmala organised by VJTI & following
Niketan College for M. Sc. SASMIRA, on “Man-made Endowment
(Home Science). Fibers” at VJTI, Mumbai on
lectures/Invited
• Referee- for SNDT. March 24-25, 2000.
• Chief Guest of Women’s
lectures for the
• Examiner for Nirmala
Niketan College for M. Sc. College at Annual Day students of the
(Home Science). Function Textile dept and
• Student counselling, • Chief Guest at a seminar at Alumni
• Trained and Lectured VJTI • Organized Guest Lecture
students of National • Chaired a no. of seminars in under Dr. N. V. Nimkar
Institute of Fashion the past at VJTI, Mumbai, Endowment Lecture and
Technology [NIFT] And many conferences delivered by Dr. S. Sivaram

held at various institutes in on the topic, “Sustainable
Special awards Mumbai Chemistry: The only way
Dr.(Mrs.) Usha Sayed forward”, on 19th June 2018.
• Awarded with participation
• Awarded Certificate for certificate in IIM • Organized Formal Launch
presentation of a poster (udaipur) for management Event of Book “Textile
entitled Enzyme Treatment capacity enhancement Doctor: Comprehensive
of Cotton in Presence of program(MCEP) for TEQIP Solutions for Processing”, by
Swelling Agents at the institution- March 30 to C. N. Sivaramkrishnan, on
2000 AATCC International April 4, 2015 19th June 2018.
Conference & Exhibition
• Awarded participation
Winston- Salem, North

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Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 1

Professor (Dr.) Ravindra V. Adivarekar

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 3

Professor (Dr.) Ravindra V. Adivarekar

Fellowships/ Department Research producing microorganisms. The

• Life Member of Textile Veermata Jijabai steps involved in textile wet

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 5

done under industry affiliation

(Dr.) (Mrs.) Usha Sayed

Educational in dyeing .1997. Grade I • B.sc Tech In textile

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 7

which are non-halogen

Profile and decolorization but most of Mosquitoes are not only a

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 9

desirable physical as well as disposal problem. Biodegradable serious ecological concerns.

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 11

(Dr.) Sandeep P More

Profile and was the motivation behind devices such as OPVs,

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 13

V. G. Phalke J. I. Rana S. S. Chavan S. B. Gaikwad

P. M. Khot A. P. Ghadge N. J. Rajam

FIST, DST,New 5 Years Prof. R. V. Rs.150 lakhs

Ethiopian 3 Years Prof. R. V. USD 19,98,665

Centre of Dyeing of 2013- Principal Rs. 16, 40,000/- Mr. Vikrant

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 15

Prof. RVA • Ethiopian Textile Industry • University of Manchester,

Publications (International Journals, Books, Book

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 17

Saptarshi Maiti, Pintu

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 19

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 21

and K. L. Ameta Reaction”

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 23

Dr. Usha Sayed

Paper and Poster presentations are given in following table:

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 25

Workshops, conferences and seminar attended

Patankar Perspective Association India 2018

Event Organized forward”, on 19th June 2018. 2. OrganizedTEQIP-III

Undergraduate Seminars / Projects / Home Papers

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 27

Undergraduate students’ B. Tech Projects

Dipanwita Ray Advances in Textile Processing US

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 29

Postgraduate students’ M. Tech. Project

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 31

Postgraduate students’ Ph.D. (Science)

Ph.D. Sci (Biotechnology) students’ research projects

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 33

Name : Rachana S. Harane - Ph.D (Tech)

Name : Pallavi Badhe - Ph.D Sci (Textile Chemistry)

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 35

Name : Girendra Pal Singh - Ph.D Tech

In view of challenges of properties of bio based material designed dressing materials. By

research work is based on the point out the acceleration of the

Name : Ashwini A Patil - Ph.D Sci (Textile Chemistry)

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 37

Name : Trupti Sutar- Ph.D Sci (Textile Chemistry)

Name : Saptarshi Maiti - Ph.D Tech

Name : Miss. Geetal Mahajan - Ph.D Tech

Name : Kaustubh C. Patankar - Ph.D Sci (Textile Chemistry)

Fire is a devastating problem area. To have more effect proteins

Fibres And Textiles Processing Technology I Institute of Chemical Technology I 39

Name : Mahesh H. Joshi - PhD (Sci) Biotechnology

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