The transformative function of superior carbon supplies in water purification, inexpensive healthcare technologies and slicing‑edge analysis — starting from carbon nano supplies to porous carbons and graphene-based techniques — is enabling breakthroughs in sustainability and strategic sectors, mentioned IIT-Kanpur chair professor and former Department of Science and Technology (DST) Secretary Ashutosh Sharma on Wednesday.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the three‑day ‘Conference on Advanced Carbon Materials (CACM‑2026)’ at the BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad campus, he emphasised the want for interdisciplinary analysis, stronger trade–academia collaboration, and coverage assist to totally harness carbon technologies for nationwide growth.
Organised by the Indian Carbon Society, Hyderabad Chapter in affiliation with the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), the occasion — held beneath the theme “Transforming India with Sustainable Carbon Technologies” — introduced collectively main scientists, trade consultants, policymakers and college students to discover the rising potential of superior carbon supplies.
ARCI director R. Vijay highlighted the vital function of carbon in driving technological progress throughout sectors. Organising committee chairman P. Ok. Jain, convenor Sanjay R. Dhage and others additionally addressed the gathering. A brief movie titled Carbon’s Odyssey: From Flame to Frontier was screened at the ceremony. The launch of a Book of Abstracts, together with a poster presentation and expertise exhibition, marked the first day of the convention, in line with a press launch.
Published – February 18, 2026 08:07 pm IST