Expansion of 'Kilogram laboratory' for organic compounds

29 Jan '08

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Current research activities include ionic liquids and precursors for development of energy storage media. This is done in India in alliance with Ludwigshafen-based scientists. Indian experts also optimize catalysts for polyolefin production in association with BASF scientists in the United States.

Exner, who was been based in India since 2005, was responsible for setting up new laboratories for synthesis and the related analytical work. His research group, which is part of BASF's Chemicals Research & Engineering technology platform, now has a staff of 25.

Indian chemists with international experience have been hired as laboratory managers; laboratory employees also have a university degree and top-class expertise in organic chemistry.

The site in Thane allows BASF to participate in the dynamic course of science and industry in India. The employees have built up networks with outstanding research institutes in related areas of science, such as the Indian Institute of Technology in Chennai and the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) in Pune. NCL's Professor Ganesh Pandey is involved for instance as a consultant and external mentor on the PhD program.

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