•  Introduction of synthetic thickener in precoat formulation:

 Natural thickner was replaced with synthetic thickener in precoat formulation with improved rheology and water holding  capacity of coating color.

•  Studies on optimization of coating color recipe for air knife coating application:

 Different coating formulations were developed and optimized for product quality improvemnet and/or cost reduction.

•  Development of indigenous starch for coating application:

 Few indigenous starch binders were identified possessing comparable properties with those of imported starch.

•  Development of CMC from local sources:

 Indigenous CMC was developed for coating application which had superior functionality.

•  Development of hydrous clay suitable for blade coating:

 Indigenous clay with high shear resistance was developed.

•  Synthesis of calcium sulphate pigment from industrial waste and its utilization in paper industry:
•  Synthesized pigment grade calcium sulphate with superior optical properties suitable for coating application.

•  Green approach for synthesis of optical brightning agent and its activation for better performance for indusrial application