Tata Chemicals Limited Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Central Electrochemical Research Institute to Explore Collaborative Technology
October 24, 2018 at 07:54 am EDT
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Tata Chemicals Limited signed a memorandum of understanding with CSIR-CECRI (Central Electrochemical Research Institute), Karaikudi to explore collaborative technology scaling up of manufacturing cathode materials for Lithium-ion cells. Under this MOU, TCL and CSIR-CECRI envisages building a partnership which would leverage CSIR- CECRI's intellectual property, capabilities and infrastructure, to test and validate multiple possible cathode chemistries, with a view to eventually manufacture Lithium-ion batteries for various applications. This partnership is intended to build a strong foundation on commercially scalable cathode chemistries and is in line with the direction for increased electrification in transportation and the thrust on cleaner forms of energy in India. With a transformation agenda built on innovation and sustainability, this move is in line with the company's strategy to grow their specialty business. The Tata Chemicals Innovation Centre has been the company's technology and innovation hub providing sustainable differentiators to its businesses, with the advantage of multi-disciplinary expertise for customer-centric solutions.
Tata Chemicals Limited is an India-based sustainable chemistry solutions company. The Company's segments include Basic Chemistry Products and Specialty Products. Basic Chemistry Products segment comprises inorganic chemicals, such as soda ash, salt and sodium bicarbonate. These inorganic chemicals service industries, such as glass (automotive, architectural and container), detergent, food, pharma, animal feed and industrial chemicals. It has manufacturing operations across four continents: North America (United States of America), Europe (United Kingdom), Africa (Kenya) and Asia (India). Specialty Products segment includes three products: specialty silica, prebiotics and Agri inputs. Its specialty silica range serves food, rubber and tire industry. Its prebiotics and formulations are targeted at food, animal feed and pharmaceutical applications. The Company's subsidiary, Rallis India Limited, produces and markets a range of Agri inputs including seeds for Indian and overseas farmers.