It is important to design chemical processes that minimize waste and promote resource efficiency, said Ch. Subrahmanyam, a professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad.
Mr. Subrahmanyam, who attended a conference on ‘Eco-Adaptive Research for Techno-Sustainable Harmony’ at the SRR & CVR Government Degree College (Autonomous) in Vijayawada on Thursday, emphasized the need to develop recyclable, biodegradable and sustainable materials to support the circular economy model. The conference was attended by scientists and professors from renowned universities in the country. Ravi Raj Vankayala, Professor, IIT Jodhpur, explained innovative light-based technologies for diagnosis and therapeutic advancement.
P. Nagababu of CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur, focused on sustainable approaches to environmental remediation and carbon management, while M. Basaveswara Rao, Chancellor, Krishna University, highlighted the key role of chemistry in shaping environmental sustainability and responsible technological advancement.
According to the report, the conference received 136 research abstracts from faculty members, researchers and students on topics such as clean energy technologies, sustainable and green materials, nanomaterials, circular economy, pollution-reducing bacteria, environmental remediation and advanced materials for carbon dioxide reduction and wastewater treatment.
More than 150 faculty members and 150 students attended the conference.
Published – 12 Feb 2026 23:17 IST