| Name |
DR. UMA SANKAR SARMA |
| Father's Name |
Late Shri Saligram Sarma |
| Present Address |
Director, RDTE
(Research, Development, Training & Extension)
CENTRAL COIR RESEARCH INSTITUTE,
P.O. - Kalavoor 688 522.
Dist.-Alleppey, Kerala, INDIA
Phone- 0477 2258 094 [O]
Phone- 0477 2258 304 [R]
Fax- 0477 2258 415
Mobile- 098475 27172 |
| Permanent Address |
Duplex Flat No. 3A, Block F,
Madhuban Enclave Colony,
Ohadpur,
Gwalior,
PIN- 474 003,
Madhya Pradesh. |
| Date of Birth |
12th April, 1951. |
| Date of superannuation |
30th April, 2013. |
| Educational Qualifications: |
| Exam Passed |
Board/ University |
Year |
Class / Divn |
| H.S. |
West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. |
1968 |
I Divn. |
| B.Sc (Chem.Hons) |
Jadavpur University |
1971 |
IIClass |
| M.Sc(Organic Chemistry) |
Jadavpur University |
1974 |
IClass |
| Ph.D (Chemistry) |
Calcutta University |
1982 |
* by thesis |
| *The title of the thesis was "Studies on Fibre Hemicelluloses" |
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| INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE |
| (1975-85) |
Worked in the R&D Laboratory of New Central Jute Mills Co. Ltd., Budge-Budge, W. Bengal on the aspects of bleaching, dyeing and finishing treatments on jute and allied fibres and fabrics. |
| DOCTORAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE |
| (1978-82) |
Got Ph. D. degree on the thesis, “Studies on Fibre Hemicelluloses”, in which worked on the chemistry of natural textile fibres, like Pineapple, Jute and Sansevieria. The work was done at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science [IACS], Kolkata and New Central Jute Mills Co. Ltd., and degree was awarded by the University of Calcutta in the year 1982. |
| POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN FRANCE |
| (1984-85) |
Worked on the Lignin Carbohydrate Complexes of normal and Mutant Rice Straws at the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Nantes, France on a one year Post Doctoral Fellowship awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of France and published a paper in the International Journal, “Agronomie”. |
| EXEPRIENCE AT DRDO |
| (1986-89) |
Selected by CSIR for placement in the Scientist’s POOL as a class I officer [A scheme for the scientists who return from abroad] and was posted at the Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior, M.P.
Worked on the aspect of preparation of semi-permeable protective clothing for highly toxic environment and published research papers in reputed national journals. |
| UNDP PROJECT EXPERIENCE |
| (31st March, 1989-30th April, 1992) |
Worked on the project, “Chemical Softening of the fibres for better spinnability and production”, at Indian Jute Industries’ Research Association [IJIRA] (UNDP Assisted Project), Kolkata and the process was implemented in the jute industry. |
| NATIONAL AWARDS |
| 1. May, 2011 |
PSN Trust National Award for Excellence in Science and Technology, Thirunelvelli, has been announced to be given to Dr. U. S. Sarma and his team of scientists and technologists for the development of Mobile Coir Fibre Extraction Machine (SWARNA). The award consists of ` 50,000, a medal and a shield for the Central Coir Research institute. |
| 2. 29th June 2010 |
The Coir Board in its 201st Board Meeting held at Kochi, had given cash award of `120,000 to Dr. U. S. Sarma and his team of scientists and technologists for developing the Mobile Fibre Extraction Machine (SWARNA) to meet the scarcity of coir fibres and to enhance the utilization of husk in the country. |
| 3. 9th November, 2006 |
Received Commemorative Award instituted by Indian Chapter of IGS [International Geosynthetic Society, USA] that was presented in New Delhi in appreciation of contribution to development and promotion of geosynthetics in India. |
| 4. 29th June, 2004 |
Received NRDC (National Research Development Corporation) Award, Govt. of India, for the Meritorious Invention of Metallic Handloom-“Anugraha” which was presented by Shri. Kapil Sibal, Hon’ble Minister for Science & Technology, Govt. of India. His Excellency the President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was the Chief Guest of the function. |
| 5. 5th November 2004 |
Received ”Rajabhasha Shri Samman” from Bharatiya Rajabhasha Vikas Sansthan, Dehradun, at the valedictory function of the Seminar held at Puducherry, which was presented by His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Shri. M. M. Lakhera. |
| 6. 11th May 2002 |
Received a Meritorious Invention Award instituted by NRDC, Govt. of India, which was presented by Shri. K.C. Pant, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Govt. of India, on the Technology Day for, “COCOLAWN™ - A Readymade Lawn”. |
| 7. 11th May 1999 |
Received a Meritorious Invention Award instituted by NRDC Govt. of India, which was presented by Dr. Murali Manohar Joshi, Hon’ble Minister for HRD & S&T, Govt. of India, on the first Technology Day for,“Reducing the period of Retting of Coconut Husk and upgrading the quality of unretted green husk fibres by treatment, using bacterial cultures”. |
| RESEARCH |
| Dr. U.S. Sarma, Director, R.D.T.E. [Research, Development, Training & Extension] is the Executive Head of three institutes namely, CCRI, CICT and NCT&DC since he has joined the Coir Board on 1st May, 1992. |
| ACHIEVEMENTS |
| > The extension of R&D technologies through Pilot Scale Laboratory (PSL) at the CCRI, Alappuzha for COIRRET (a bacterial cocktail to carry out faster retting of husk/fibres), PITHPLUS (a fungal spawn to convert coir pith into an organic manure) and Coir Pith Organic Manure [C-POM] fetches revenue of over `5lakhs per annum. |
| > During the year 2009, an eco-friendly formulation with zero effluent has been developed to treat the coir fibres and wrapping that for a period of 24 hours by which the fibres become softer and brighter and are amenable to spinning. The process has been demonstrated in the industry successfully. |
| > This laboratory [PSL], since its inception in the year 1994 has been catering to the farmers of Kerala and now the regional offices in different parts of the country have also started producing PITHPLUS under the guidance of this laboratory to cater to the other coconut producing states. |
| > CCRI has been now popularizing the technology of pollution free oil-in-water emulsion application process among the coir fibre processing units which will no doubt bring about a paradigm change in the fibre processing, saving the water bodies from pollution. The Pollution Control Board has recommended this process. NRDC, a Govt. of India Enterprise has earmarked financial assistance of `40 lakhs to provide equipments to 150 beneficiaries in the coir producing states to popularize this technology in the coir industry, out of which 50 beneficiaries have already been provided the equipments. |
| > An exporter has established a factory of 30 ANUGRAHA Handlooms [two meter wide] developed earlier by the CCRI, where only women workers are engaged for weaving. 23 machinery manufacturers have procured the technology of Anugraha loom for fabrication. |
| > CCRI has recently developed a versatile pneumatic loom, ANUPAM, which is able to weave any type of mat, matting or carpet. Considering the versatility and suitability of this loom for women workers, the National Coir Research & Management Institute [NCRMI], Govt. of Kerala has taken the technology by paying an amount of `50,000 and NRDC has also come forward to provide funding support of `20lakhs to provide initially 7 ANUPAM looms to the coir clusters considering its potential. The technology has been recently transferred to 4 machinery manufacturers in the states of Karnataka (1), Kerala (2), Tripura (1). |
| > During the year 2010, the pneumatic system has been applied in the traditional handloom which will reduce the drudgery with enhanced production and uniform quality of mats and matting. There are about 20,000 handlooms in the coir industry, which can be converted into the modern looms by the use of this system for better earning of the workers. This attachment costs `35,000. |
| > Considering the scarcity of coir fibre in the state of Kerala and low utilization of husk in the country to the level of 25% only, during the year 2009, CCRI has developed a Mobile Coir Fibre Extraction Machine (SWARNA) which costs `1lakh only. The machine is very popular in the state of Kerala and other coir producing states. The technology has been transferred to 14 machinery manufacturers including NCRMI, Thiruvananthapuram and Alappuzha Coir Cluster Development Society, (ACCDS), Alappuzha. The Govt. of Kerala has already fabricated 100 such machines and has planned to manufacture 1000 machines foreseeing the popularity of the machines in the near future. |
| > The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published specifications for the coir geotextiles to be applied on rural unpaved roads, based on which, the National Rural Roads Development Agency (NRRDA), Govt. of India has identified CCRI as the nodal institute to implement the project initially in nine states namely, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu under PMGSY for a total length of 450kms. |
| > The Indian Roads Congress (IRC), New Delhi has recently given accreditation to CCRI as a Nodal Institute for using coir geotextiles in the roads. |
| > The development of coir polymer composite boards at the CICT at Bengaluru for disaster management and other purposes of regular household uses have opened up newer avenues for environment protection as well as to find an economic wood substitute. |
| > The National Coir Training and Design Centre (NCT&DC) at Kalavoor is being upgraded to cater to a wider section of artisans, entrepreneurs and middle level executives for incubation and focused training. |
| MAJOR ACTIVITIES ON HAND INCLUDE |
| A. Coordinating research programmes of following different departments:- |
1. MICROBIOLOGY-Process Improvement in extraction of coir using biotechnological methods.
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2. ENGINEERING-Development of a versatile mechanized spinning machine and improvement of traditional handlooms
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3. CHEMISTRY-Cost effective eco-friendly techniques for bleaching, dyeing, softening and printing.
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4. POLYMER-Development of coir polymer composite boards.
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5. PRODUCT DIVERSIFICATION- Coir geotextiles and blending with jute, cotton, banana, sisal & pineapple fibres
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6. WASTE UTILISATION
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i. Conversion of coir pith into compost
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ii. Extraction of Lignin from Coir Pith
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iii. Utilization of tender coconut husk for making particle boards and compost.
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iv. Particle boards/Paper from coir bit fibres/diseased coconut wood.
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B. The Director also heads the Central Institute for Coir Technology, Bengaluru that concentrates on the development of the Brown Fibre Sector of the Coir Industry. The major research programmes include Coir Polymer Composite Boards, Fuel Briquettes from Coir Pith, |
C. Executive Head of the National Coir Training and Design Centre [NCT&DC], Alleppey, which is imparting incubation/training on various aspects of coir processing to the candidates, selected from all over the country. |
| D. Extending the research and development achievements at the Central Coir Research Institute to the Coir Industry by technical consultancy, incubation and field extension service. |
| EVALUATION OF S&T SCHEMES OF COIR BOARD BY NATIONAL EXPERTS |
> The Coir Board, as per the directions of the Ministry had constituted a six member Evaluation Committee of eminent scientists from National Institutes [IITs, NIMSME, NID and Universities] to report on the performance of CCRI & CICT.
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> The committee in its report has lauded the efforts of the scientists of CCRI and CICT in achieving results that have been beneficial to the coir industry.
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> The committee has strongly recommended upgrading the status of Director, RDTC to the level of Director of CSIR institutes.
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| RECOGNITION OF CCRI |
| 1. The Microbiology Laboratory of the CCRI has been recognized by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) to certify the coir pith for its export to Australia (1996). |
2. The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Govt. of India has recognized the CCRI a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) (1999). |
| 3. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has recognized the CCRI as a testing laboratory for coir geotextiles (2004). |
| INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS |
1. Implemented an UNDP project on “Modernisation, Technology Transfer and Capacity Building in /Coir Industry”, at CCRI from January 2000 to December 2002.] |
2. Implemented a 3 years’ Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO) Project funded by Common Fund for Commodities ([CFC] as National Project Director(N.P.D.) at the CCRI for development of Softening, Bleaching, Dyeing and Printing of coir from 1995 to 1998. |
| RECOGNIZED RESEARCH GUIDE |
1. Cochin University of Science & Technology has recognized Dr. U.S. Sarma as a Research Guide at CCRI for conducting works towards Ph.D. Degree (2006). |
2. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam has recognized Dr. U.S. Sarma as a Research Guide at CCRI for conducting works towards Ph.D. Degree (2007). |
| MEMBER OF EDITORIAL BOARD |
Cord, An International Journal on Coconut R & D, Asian and Pacific Coconut Community, Jakarta, Indonesia.
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| MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES |
1. Member, Executive Committee, International Natural Fibre Organization [INFO], The Netherlands.
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2. Member, International Erosion Control Association[IECA], USA
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3. Member, International Geosynthetics Society [IGS], USA
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4. Member, Coir & Coir products, Sectional Committee, Bureau of Indian Standards,[BIS], TXD 25
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5. Member, Geotextiles and Industrial Fabrics, Sectional Committee, Bureau of Indian Standards [BIS], TXD 30
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6. Member, Cordage Sectional Committee, Bureau of Indian Standards [BIS], TXD 9.
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| PUBLICATIONS |
| > Has been deputed to various international Conferences for participation & presentation of papers. |
| > Published more than 50 papers in National and International Journals. |
| > Granted 12 patents and 4 patents are pending for grant. |
| TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY |
| Pithplus, CocolawnTM, Anugraha, Anupam Coir Polymer Composites and Swarna Technologies have been successfully transferred to entrepreneurs in India and abroad in Middle East countries. |
| LIST OF PUBLICATIONS |
| INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS |
1. "Investigation on the structure of the hemicellulose obtained from the fibre of Sansevieria Trifasciata Leaves", by U.S.Sarma and A.K.Mukherjee, Carbohydrate Research, 95 (1981) 81-86.
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2. "Investigations on the fibres of Pineapple (Ananas Comosus (L) Merr.) Leaves", by U.S.Sarma, Carbohydrate Research, 97(2) (1982) 323-329.
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3. "Investigation on the structure of the hemicellulose obtained from the fibre of Sanservieria Trifasciata Leaves Part II", by U.S.Sarma and A.K.Mukherjee, Carbohydrate Research, 105(2) (1982) 247-250.
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4."Investigation on the fibres of Pineapple (Ananas Comosus (L) Merr.) Leaves: Structural study of the hemicellulose", by U.S.Sarma, Carbohydrate Research, 111 (1982) 151-155.
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5. "Kinetics of oxidation of D-glucose by Hexachloroiridate and Tetrachloroaurate (III)", by K.K.Sen Gupta, S.Sen Gupta, U.Chatterjee, A.Tarafdar, T.Samanta and U.S.Sarma, Carbohydrate Research, 117(1983) 81-87.
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6. "Studies on a brittle stem mutant of rice,Oriza sativa L., characterisation of Lignin fractions, associated phenolic acids and, polysaccharides from rice stem", by U.S.Sarma, J.M.Brillouet, A.Scalbert and B.Monties, "Agronomie", 1986.6(3), 265-2271.
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7. "Bioinoculants for Coir Retting" by Anita Das Ravindranath and U.S.Sarma, CORD II, No.1, 1995. Pg.34-40.
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8. The paper entitled, "Retted (White) Coir Fibre Nettings – The Ideal Choice as Geotextiles for Soil Erosion Control" by K.George Joseph and U.S.Sarma has been presented which has been published in the Proceedings of the IECA's 28th Annual Conference, Tennesee, USA held on 25-28, February, 1997 pg. 67-76.
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9. "Rural progress through value addition in coir", by U. S. Sarma, presented on 8 May, 2003, at the International Coconut Summit 2003, held at Kochi from 7-11 May, 2003.
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10. "Effect of random inclusion of fiber in the volume change behaviour of cochin marine clay", S. Cyrus, U. S. Sarma, B. T. Jose, 2nd International Conference on Problematic Soils, 3-5 December 2006, Petaling, Selangor, Malaysia.
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11. "Determination of kinetic and equilibrium parameters of the batch absorption of Co (II), Cr (III) and Ni (II) onto coir pith," by H. Parab, S. Joshi, N. Shenoy, A. Lali, U. S. Sarma and M. Sudersanan, Process Biochemistry, 41 (2006), 609-615.
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12. "Application of eco-friendly coir geotextiles for canal/river bank protection", A.C. Jose, U. S. Sarma, K.R. Anil, and M. Kumaraswamy Pillai , Poster presentation in the Annual Conference of International Erosion Control Association, 2006 at California, Feb. 21-24.
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13 "Versatile Coir geotextiles", A. C. Jose and U. S. Sarma, Poster presentation in the Annual Conference of International Erosion Control Association, 2007, at Reno, Nevada.
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14. A novel method for accelerated composting of coir pith- an agro-industrial residue", P.K. Ghosh, U. S. Sarma, Anita Das Ravindranath, S. Radhakrishnan and Prasenjeet Ghosh", Energy & Fuels, 21 (2), 2007, 822-827.
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15. "Application of a coir geotextile reinforced mud wall in an area below sea level at Kuttanad, Kerala", U. S. Sarma and A. C. Jose, has been presented, which has been published in the Proceedings of the Annual Conference of International Erosion Control Association, 2008 held at Orlando, Florida, Feb. 18-22.
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16. "Esterified coir pith as an adsorbent for the removal of Co (II) from aqueous solution," by H. Parab, S. Joshi, N. Shenoy, A. Lali, U. S. Sarma and M. Sudersanan, Bioresource Technology, 99 (2008), 2083-2086.
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17. "Coir based soil less natural grass-instant lawn for soil erosion control", U. S. Sarma and Sesh Kumar Pulipaka. Presented and published in the Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference of International Erosion Control Association, held at Reno, Nevada, USA, February, 9-12. 2009.
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18."Prevention of soil erosion through vegetation of mine dumps using coir geotextiles", U. S. Sarma, V. S. Vijayaraghavan and Sesh Kumar Pulipaka, accepted for presentation in the 42nd Annual Conference of International Erosion Control Association, to be held at Dallas, Texas, February, 16-20, 2010.
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19. “Metal coated coir fiber for smart textile applications”, Melvi Chandy, M. S. Latha, K. Shreekrishna Kumar, and U. S. Sarma, Cord, 26 (1) (2010) 30-38.
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20. “Phytosanitation of coir pith by irradiation with 60Co”, M. S. Lata, K. Sheekrishnakumar, Anita Das Ravindranath, Arun Sharma and U. S. Sarma, presented as an invited Speaker at the International Conference organized by National Association for Applications of Radioisotopes and Radiation in Industry (NAARRI) at Hotel Renaissance, Powai, Mumbai, December, 13-15, 2010 and published in the proceedings of NAARRI International Conference-2010 (NIC-2010), Vol. I, INVITEDTALKS, (2010), 158-165.
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21. “Prospects and problems of use of coir geo-textiles for soil conservation work in forest area”, U. S. Sarma, A. K. Bisaria, Sesh Kumar Pulipaka, and V. S. Vijayaraghavan, presented and published in the Proceedings of the Annual Conference of International Erosion Control Association, held at Orlando, Florida, February, 20-23, 2011.
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22. “Enhancement of properties of coir geotextiles by natural rubber latex coating,” Lekshmi Nair, P. K. Ravi and U. S. Sarma, Cord, 27 (1), (2011), 1-8.
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| NATIONAL JOURNALS |
1. "Fire–retardancy of jute fabrics with potassium sodium tartarate (Rochelle Salt)", by U.S.Sarma, Colourage, 32(26) (1985) 19-20.
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2. "Modification of the IJIRA Process of stabilised bleaching of jute fabrics", by U.S.Sarma, Colourage, 32(26) (1985)19-20.
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3. Presented a review on the "Lignin –Carbohydrate complex of natural fibres", by U.S.Sarma at the seminar on the 24th Annual General Meeting of the Textile Association of the India (West Bengal Unit), held on September 8, 1985, the part of which has been published in "Textile Trends" 28(6) (1985) 98: 28(8) (1985) 43-45.
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4. "Effect of anions in Cu(II) diamine complexes on catalytic hydrolysis of DFP", by D.N.Marjit, U.S.Sarma, and D.K.Jaiswal, "Current Science" 57 (1989) 958-960.
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5.Hydrolysis of diisopropyl phosphorofluoridate catalysed by copper (II) – diamine complexes", by D.N.Marjit and U.S.Sarma, Indian J.Chemistry, 28 A (1989) 958-960.
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6. "HPLC study on the hydrolysis of parathion catalysed by Cu (II) – diamine complexes", by U.S.Sarma, D.N.Marjit, D.K.Dube and S.K.Raza "Indian Journal of Chemistry", 29A(1990) 800-802.
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7. "Study on the efficacy of CC-2 and Fuller's earth combination as a decontaminant against sulphur mustard (mustard gas) dermal intoxication in mice", by U.S.Sarma, P.Kumar and R.Vijayaraghavan, Defence Science .Journal, 41, No.4 (1991) 363-366.
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8. Presented a paper entitled "Technology Alternations in Coir Industry", by U.S.Sarma in the Seminar, "The Coir Industry in Kerala – a study on the modernization and employment protection" held at Trivandrum on 12-13th November 1992.
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9."Extraction of Lignosulphonates from Coir Pith – An agrowaste", by U.S.Sarma and Anita Das Ravindranath, Proceedings of the Workshop on utilisation of Coir Pith, 1993, P. 11-13.
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10. "Biotechnology – A new avenue in Coir Research", by Anita Das Ravindranath and U.S.Sarma, COIR, 37, No.1, January- June 1993.
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11."Bioinoculant Treatment of Unretted Green husk Fibre for Quality Improvement", by Anita Das Ravindranath, U.S.Sarma, COIR, 37, No.2, July-September, 1993.
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12. Presented a paper entitled "Coir Geotextiles and its Applications", by U.S.Sarma, in the 2nd International Workshop on Geotextiles Organised by the Committee for International Geotextiles Society (India) held at New Delhi on 11-12 January, 1994.
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13. "German Ban – an eco-friendly prescription for the coir industry", by U.S.Sarma, Coir News, Vol. 24, No.5, May 20, 1995, P.25-36.
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14. A paper entitled "Research and Development on Coir Technology", by U.S.Sarma was presented at the Eighth Kerala Science Congress held at Kochi on 27-29, January 1996.
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15. A paper entitled "Manifold Potentials of Coir Geotextiles", by U.S.Sarma and M.Kumararaja was presented at the "Seminar on Coir Geotextiles" held at Alleppey, has been published in the Coir News, Vol.26, No.4, April 20, 1997, P.27-30.
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16. "Eco Friendly & Versatile Coir Geotextiles", by U.S.Sarma, Geosynthetic Asia'97, Vol. I, 26-29 Nov.1997, Bangalore, India, Eds, C.V.J.Varma, G.V.Rao and A.R.G.Rao, Publishers, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi, Session VI, P.49, 1997.
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17. "Studies on Imparting Softness to Coir Fibre/Yarn', by I.R.Anto, P.K.Ravi and U.S.Sarma, Proceedings of the International Workshop on Wet Processing of Coir, 8-9 Dec.1997, Alleppey, India.
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18. "Investigations in Bleaching of Coir", by I.R.Anto, T.Ravindran, P.K.Ravi, M.Kumaraswamy Pillai and U.S.Sarma, Proccedings of the International Workshop on Wet Processing of Coir, 8-9 Dec.1997, Alleppey , India.
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19. "A Study on Bleaching of Coir using Bacterial Cultures", by Anita Das Ravindranath, S.Radhakrishnan and U.S.Sarma, Proceedings of the International Workshop on Wet Processing of Coir, 8-9 Dec.1997, Alleppey, India.
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20. "Techniques of Dyeing Coir Materials", by K.G.Mohanan, P.C.Antonel Vaz, J.Sunil Dath, A.Radhakrishnan, V.A.Sebastian and U.S.Sarma, Proceedings of the International Workshop on Wet Processing of Coir, 8-9 Dec.1997, Alleppey, India.
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21. "Printing of Designs on Coir Materials", by A.Radhakrishnan, V.R.George Roy and U.S.Sarma, Proceedings of the International Workshop on Wet Procesing of Coir, 8-9 Dec.1997, Alleppey, India.
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22. "Application of Microorganisms to Enhance Biodegradation of Phenolic Compounds and to Improve Retting of Coir", by Anita Das Ravindranath and U.S.Sarma, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Vol.57, Oct& Nov.1998, P. 825-827.
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23."Coir exports and eco regulations in Germany", by U.S. Sarma, Coir News, Vol. XXIX, No. 10, October 20,2000, P. 15-19.
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24. "Softening of Coir", by U.S. Sarma, Souvenir P. 103-109, published by Coir Board on the occasion of inauguration of the India International Coir Fair (IICF) and Seminar held on 11th to 13th October 2001 at Le Meridien Covention Centre at Kochi.
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25. "Recent advances in the processing of coir", by U.S. Sarma, presented at the National Seminar on "Recent advances in natural fibre research", organized by Indian Fibre Society (IFS) in collaboration with Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres (CRIJAF)", on 15-16 December, 2001 at CRIJAF, Barrackpore, West Bengal.
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26. "Coir retting: Its influence in the Vembanad and Ashtamudi wetlands of Kerala", by Anita Das Ravindranath and U.S.Sarma, presented at the "Regional Seminar on Ramsar Sites of Kerala", held at Centre for Water Resources Development & Management, Kozhikode, on 21 February, 2003.
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27."Coir Bhoovastra for soil bio-engineering applications", by U.S.Sarma, presented at the National Seminar on Coir Bhoovastra organized by Coir Board at New Delhi, on 21 March, 2003.
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28. "Evaluation of bacterial treatment on the Flexural Rigidity and Light fastness properties of coir fibre", by Anita Das Ravindranath & U.S Sarma (2004), Coir News Golden Jubilee Special Issue, August 2004, 22.
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29. "Coir Fibre Extraction and coir pith composting biotechnology", by Anita Das Ravindranath, U.S.Sarma & S.Radhakrishnan (2005) Paper presented at the National Workshop on Women Friendly Technologies, Kochi Jan 20-22, 2005.
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30. "Spinning of coir/jute blended yarns in modified jute spinning system", K. P. Chellamani, Debasis Chattopadhyay and U. S. Sarma, Asia Textile Journal, April, 2006, p 66-69.
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31. "Focused Approach to New Dimensions in Coir Industry during 11th Plan", by U.S. Sarma (2006) paper presented at the National Seminar-cum-Exhibition held at New Delhi on 06.10.06.
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32. "Versatile Coir Geotextiles" paper presented at the International Seminar on "Geosynthetics in India-Present and Future", by U. S. Sarma at New Delhi from 8th to 10th November 2006.
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33. "Applications of Geosynthetics-Use on Roads subgrades",by U. S. Sarma paper presented at the Workshop on Applications on of Geosynthetics-Present and Future" at Ahmedabad from 20-21st September 2007.
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34. "Research & Development in Coir", by U. S. Sarma, paper presented at the "Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan-2007 on 23rd November, 2007 – "A national level Sammelan on Science & Technology" at Bhopal from 23rd to 25th November 2007.
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35. “Biotechnology in Coir- Past, present and future”, Anita Das Ravindranath, U. S. Sarma and S. Radhakrishnan, India International Coir Fair 2007,Souvenir, p. 91, 2007.
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36. “Coir pith for improvement of productivity and quality in plantation crops”, Anita Das Ravindranath and U. S. Sarma, Souvenir, Placrosym XVIII, 18th Symposium on Plantation Crops, National Research Centre for Cashew, Puttur, Karnataka, 10-13th December, 2008.
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37. “Microcrystalline and nanocellulose from diseased coconut wood”, Anita Das Ravindranath, Jairaj A. P. and U. S. Sarma presented and published in the proceedings of Carbohydrate Conference held at Shimla on 12th November, 2010.
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| PROJECT REPORT |
| 1. "Development of Impregnants for protective clothing (RD-P1-820DRDE – 71", by S.M.Baronia, U.S.Sarma and V.S.Tripathi submitted at Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior. |
| 2. "Upgrading of jute fibres by means of suitable chemicals for better spinnability and production", by U.S.Sarma and R.N.Sarkar submitted at Indian Jute Industries' Research Association, Calcutta. |
| PATENTS GRANTED |
1. A Process for the Preparation of a Fertilizer by U.S.Sarma and Anita Das Ravindranath (745/MAS/98 dated 6th April 1998).
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2. A Process for the Treatment of Coir Retting Effluents by U.S.Sarma and Anita Das Ravindranath (746/MAS/98 dated 6th April 1998).
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3. A Process for Reducing the Period of Retting of Coconut Husk using COIRRET by U.S.Sarma and Anita Das Ravindranath (747/MAS/98 dated 6th April 1998).
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4. A Process for Mechanically Extracted Green Husk Fibre by U.S.Sarma and Anita Das Ravindranath (748/MAS/98 dated 6th April 1998)
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5.A Process for Producing Paper Grade Pulp from Coir Bit Fibres (Case B )by U.S.Sarma, Anita Das Ravindranath, J.Sunil Dath and Christy Fernandez (64/MAS/99 dated 19th January 1999).
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6. A Process for Producing Paper Grade Pulp from Coir Bit Fibres (Case C) by U.S.Sarma, Anita Das Ravindranath, J.Sunil Dath and Christy Fernandez (65/MAS/99 dated 19th January, 1999).
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7. An Erosion Control Blanket (Case A) by Christy Fernandez and U.S. Sarma (588/MAS/2000 dated 28th July 2000).
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8. An Erosion Control Blanket from Coir Fibres (Case F) by Christy Fernandez and U. S. Sarma(842/MAS/2000 dated 5th October 2000).
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9. An Erosion Control Blanket (Case G) by Christy Fernandez and U. S. Sarma(843/MAS/2000 dated 5th October 2000).
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10. A Readymade Lawn by Christy Fernandez, U. S. Sarma and K. P. Somanathan Nair(664/MAS/2001 dated 13th August, 2000).
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11. A process for composting of coir pith and other recalcitrant agricultural residues, T. A. Rajendra Babu, Anita Das Ravindranath, U. S. Sarma, Christy Fernandez, P. K. Ghosh (948/MAS/2002 dated 17th December, 2002).
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12. A process for preparation of coir composite board, R. Vasudev, M. Sudhakaran Pillai, U. S. Sarma, Christy Fernandez and P. G. Deshmukh (193/MAS/2003 dated 10th March, 2003).
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13. An improved mild steel handloom, T. A. Rajendra Babu and U. S. Sarma (548/CHE/2003 dated 2nd July 2003).
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14. Treatment of coconut fibres, U. S. Sarma, P.K. Ravi and A.K. Mukherjee (1177/KOL/2005 dated 23rd December, 2005).
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| PATENTS FILED |
1. A process for dyeing of coir with natural dyes, U.S. Sarma, P.K. Ravi, I.R. Anto, V.A. Sebastian and R.Sunilkumar (1369/CHE/2003 dated 2nd July 2003).
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2. Pneumatic loom for weaving mat and mattings, T.A. Rajendra Babu and U.S. Sarma (1178/KOL/2005 dated 23rd December 2005).
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3. A process for the treatment of coconut fibres after separation from husk, M. Ray, S. Ray, A. K. Mukherjee and U. S. Sarma (720/KOL/2007 dated 20th April, 2007).
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4. A mobile coir fibre extraction machine to extract fibre from green/dry coconut husk, A. Radhakrishnan, C.R. Komalakumar, T. A. Rajendra Babu and U. S. Sarma (286/Kol/2010 dated 22nd March, 2010)
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