Technology transfer
Prof. K. Ananthanarayanan, Dr. Senthil Andavan G.T., and Dr. Rohith Kumar Raman, Department of Chemistry, SRMIST, along with developed a patented Solar Cell Encapsulant Technology — engineered to significantly enhance the durability and long-term stability of next-generation solar cells.
Deal Highlights
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Deal Value: ₹1 Crore (Upfront Payment + Royalty Arrangements)
The Licensee Anabond Limited, Chennai — India's pioneer in anaerobic adhesives, a DSIR-recognised R&D company, and a trusted name in the Aerospace, Defence, and Space sectors.
Media Coverage
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The Hindu — SRMIST, Anabond enter into technology transfer agreement for next-gen solar cell encapsulators
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Business News This Week — SRMIST Grants License for Patented Solar Cell Encapsulant Technology to Anabond Ltd., Chennai
SRMIST & Anabond Limited February 23, 2026
Selected patents
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“Crystalline Mesoporous Titanium Dioxide and the Use Thereof in Electrochemical Devices” Krishnamoorthy Ananthanarayanan, KuppanSaravanan, and Palani Balaya, U.S. Patent No: US 8,968,931 B2 dated 03.03.2015.
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“Mesoporous Metal Phosphate Materials for Energy Storage Application” Krishnamoorthy Ananthanarayanan, KuppanSaravanan, Lee Hwang Sheng and Palani Balaya U.S. Patent Application No: US 20130143123 Al dated 06.06.2013.