A entrance view of the SRM Institute of Science and Technology at Kattankulathur in Kancheepuram district
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VELANKANNI RAJ B
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has introduced the industrial licensing of its cell encapsulant technology to Anabond Ltd, a producer of industrial adhesives and coatings through a technology switch. Cell encapsulants are particular protecting layers that defend photo voltaic cells from environmental degradation and enhance their sturdiness and effectivity.
Under the technology switch settlement, the personal college in Kattankulathur close to Chennai, will obtain an upfront cost of ₹1 crore and additionally obtain future royalties on the innovation for a interval of seven years.
Speaking to businessline, K Anathanarayanan, Department of Chemistry, SRMIST, who led the event, stated that the institute’s encapsulant options, developed over 4-5 years, can enhance the life of photo voltaic cells by as a lot as 50 per cent. Unlike incumbent applied sciences which might be appropriate for the present technology of modules, SRMIST’s resolution may be utilized to extra superior, next-gen modules together with TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact), he added.
Prior to this collaboration, SRMIST had signed 17 agreements with trade companions. However, that is the primary association that goes past a one-time buy, permitting for incremental enhancements to the prevailing resolution, whereas additionally incomes the institute royalty funds, P Sathyanarayanan, Pro-Chancellor (Academics) added.
The settlement was facilitated in collaboration with the SRMIST Technology Transfer Office(TTO), and the institute’s Directorate of Entrepreneurship and Innovations.
“We are proud to partner with SRMIST in bringing this breakthrough solar encapsulant technology to the market. This agreement reflects the strength of Indian academic research and aligns with our commitment to delivering high performance sustainable material solutions for the renewable energy sector,” M Rajan, Managing Director, Anabond Ltd stated in an announcement.
Published on March 10, 2026