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Fibre & Polymer Research Division

The Fibre & Polymer Research Division (F&PRD) is one of the largest and most specialized divisions of BCSIR Laboratories, Dhaka, dedicated to advanced research and development in polymer chemistry and to providing technical support for Bangladesh’s polymer-based industries. The division focuses on developing modern, sustainable, and locally adaptable technologies through the effective utilization of indigenous raw materials to support industrial growth. At present, scientists are engaged in diverse R&D activities, including regular projects, special allocation projects, and sponsored projects during the current financial year. In addition to its research mandate, F&PRD offers extensive analytical services, having tested thousands of polymeric samples, and operates through seven specialized research and testing sections covering fibers, plastics, rubber, dyes and pigments, resins, paints, and polymer testing.

Research Area

The division’s research emphasizes Modification of Natural Fibers and their Structural Components (i.e., Cellulose, Hemicellulose & Lignin); Nano- and Graphene-based Technologies; Plastic, Rubber and Resin-based Composites; Rubberization of Bitumen; Natural Polymer-based Binders and Additives for Paints; Dyes and Pigments; Plastic and Rubber Waste Management & Utilization System, and Treatment of Industrial Effluents, etc.

Ongoing Projects

R&D Projects

1. Development of Polymer-based Molded Products.

2. Waste Lignocellulosic Biomass-Derived Hydrogel for Slow-Release NPK Fertilizer Production.

3. Dynamic Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Tannery Effluents Using Renewable Resource-Based Low-Cost Packed Column.

4. Synthesis of Organic Acid Hydrolyzed Cellulose Nanocrystals and Its Applications.

5. Production and Characterization of Functionalized Composites from Waste PVC Materials.

6. Removal of Textile Dyes and Heavy Metals using Microwave Exfoliated Graphene.

7. Cellulose-clay Nanocomposite for the Effective Removal of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater.

8. Synthesis of Bio-adsorbent from Lignocellulosic Biomass for Wastewater Treatment.

9. Title of the R&D Project: Development of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) based biorefinery system.

10. Synthesis of Non-ionic Emulsifiers from Fatty Acids and Polyhydroxy Alcohols.

Special Allocation Projects

1. Development of Biopolymer-based Green Biocomposite Materials

2. Development of Agricultural Residue-based Hydrogel as NPK Containing Slow Release Fertilizer

3. Recycling of Waste PVC banner: Production of Innovative Nano-composite Materials and Value-added Products

4. Green Synthesis of Nanocellulose-Zero Valent Iron Adsorbent for Heavy Metal Removal from Wastewater

5. Microwave Exfoliation of Graphene and its Application for the Removal of Textile Dyes and Heavy Metals from Water

6. Production of Nanolignin from Waste Lignocellulosic Biomass and Its Subsequent Diazotization

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Sponsor Projects

(a) Production of rubber seed oil and its application

(b) Development of rubber waste water treatment technology

Research Facilities

Achievements

Process

• Production of food drug and cosmetic grade water soluble curcumin pigment.

• Production of Plant Growth Regulator (comprising of gibberelic acid and others).

• Production of Plant Growth Regulator (comprising of cytokinin).

• Production of alkyd resin-long oil modified.

• Preparation of urea formaldehyde resin.

• A process for the production of high molecular weight synthetic rubber adhesive.

• A process for the production of low molecular weight synthetic rubber adhesive.

Patent

• A process for the production of polyvinyl alcohol modified resorcinol formaldehyde resin.

• The production of cellulose-based two layer superabsorbent composite.

• Production of food drug and cosmetic grade water soluble curcumin pigment.