Regional coordination and phased storage growth are crucial for India's renewable energy transition
Researchers developed a granular power generation and grid operations model to evaluate pathways to India’s 2030 renewable energy mandate. The study shows that regional coordination and flexible compliance mechanisms are key, along with measured storage and a phased coal transition, balancing flexibility, affordability, and reliability for India’s clean energy transition.

Single-Step Method to Make High-Performance Nanoparticle-Coated Microfibres
The IIT Bombay method to coat microfibres with nanoparticles, while they are forming, ensures uniform coating and better performance

Could the Cold, Dark Oceans Cool Our Data Centres? IIT Bombay Study Finds a Way

A new methodology reveals deep seawater cooling systems can save 79% energy and cut emissions for data centres, with a rapid eight-month payback.

Researchers model the unique S-start motion that newborn yellow anacondas use to escape threats 
The team built a computational model that revealed how a simple force travelling along the snake can replicate the complex movement of the S-start motion, revealing deeper insights and hinting at evolutionary connections.

IIT Bombay researchers propose bottling sunlight in the summers to use as heating in the winter
Scientists Are Using Chemistry to Trap Summer Sun for Freezing Winters 

Cracks in blood stains could tell us how they got there, according to a new study

Researchers at IIT Bombay studied how blood drops dried on tilted surfaces and what the cracks that are left behind can tell us about the blood drop.
 

Understanding RubCrete: How waste tyres are making concrete tougher and greener

A microscopic look reveals how the unique ‘handshake’ between rubber and cement could be key to durable, sustainable construction.

New research on friction welding significantly improves the weld with just a change in shape
The researchers developed a simple and innovative technique to improve the bonding in friction welding method by creating a tapered end on one of the surfaces.

Bombay’s Laser Trick Makes 3D Metal Printing Faster and Stronger

Here’s how IIT Bombay’s Laser Remelting technique is fixing weak spots without slowing down production

Magnetic Field Regulates Blood Flow in Partially Blocked Arteries
A theoretical study demonstrates magnetic force lowers blood pressure fluctuations and stabilises flow, setting the stage for advanced cardiovascular therapies.