Research

Material Sciences

Title :

Development and investigation of manufacturing processes for precision and small-sized products of complex shape from oxide ceramics by injection molding

Area of research :

Material Sciences

Focus area :

Manufacturing Engineering

Principal Investigator :

Dr. Prosenjit Das, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, Karnataka (560012)

Contact info :

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Executive Summary :

The project aims to develop a Zirconia ZrO2 feedstock with optimized properties for precision and small-size bio medical products. It will also design and optimize micro injection moulds for manufacturing ceramic dental brackets and clear orthodontic brackets. The methodology involves mixing zirconia ceramics, grain growth inhibitors, polymeric binders, and organic additives. The research output will include 1-2 patents and 2-3 publications in SCI journals. The commercial value of the developed zirconia-based "Clear" dental brackets is expected to be competitive with metallic braces. The project will involve collaboration between IISc Bangalore, India, and O.V. Roman Powder Metallurgy Institute, Belarus, focusing on manufacturing processes for precision and small-sized products of complex shape from oxide ceramics by injection molding.

Co-PI:

Dr. Kaushik Chatterjee, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka (560012)

Total Budget (INR):

15,13,680

Organizations involved