First ever Nano-cellulose Pilot Plant in India is in Mumbai

Q.  Which of the following is/are true?

1) First ever Nano-cellulose Pilot Plant in India is established in Haryana.
2) Nano cellulose is derived from agro-biomasses.
- Published on 05 Jul 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 2
 
  • ICAR - Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (CIRCOT) Nanocellulose Pilot Plant, a unique facility in line with the Make in India efforts by Government of India, was inaugurated in Mumbai. It is fifth such plant in the world.
  • Nano-cellulose, a novel nano-sized cellulosic material derived from various agro-biomasses, exhibits very high strength, extremely large surface area, novel rheological property and entirely different optical property.

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