R&D

Research & Development (R&D) at Strotam Solutions

Our Current Research Activities

Research & Development

Driving Innovation in Carbon Utilization, Green Hydrogen and Advanced Bioenergy

At Strotam Solutions and Engineers OPC Private Limited, innovation is at the core of our mission to develop next-generation sustainable energy technologies. Our dedicated R&D laboratory in Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh & Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh India, focuses on converting greenhouse gases and industrial by-products into valuable products that support the circular carbon economy.

Our research programs are designed to bridge laboratory science with scalable industrial applications in renewable energy, carbon capture, and bioprocess engineering.

1. Carbon Dioxide Mineralization Research

1 – CO₂ Cylinder | 2 – Pressure Gauge | 3 – Gas Flow Meter | 4 – Water Bath | 5 – Magnetic Stirring | 6 – Reaction Glass Container | 7 – Condenser | 8 – pH Meter

Converting CO₂ into Stable Carbonates

Carbon dioxide is one of the primary greenhouse gases emitted from industrial processes. While conventional carbon capture technologies focus on storage, Strotam is investigating carbon mineralization, a process that converts CO₂ into stable mineral carbonates using industrial alkaline residues.

Our laboratory research investigates the utilization of Industrial Wastes.

The objective is to permanently bind captured CO₂ through mineral carbonation reactions, producing stable carbonate minerals that can potentially be used in construction materials or safely stored. This approach aims to reduce industrial emissions while creating value from waste streams.

Our long-term vision is to integrate carbon capture systems with CBG plants, enabling the CO₂ separated during biomethane upgrading to become a feedstock for mineralization rather than being released to the atmosphere. Mineral carbonation is widely recognized as one of the most durable forms of carbon storage because the carbon is converted into thermodynamically stable mineral phases.

2. Methane Cracking for Green Hydrogen and Carbon Black

Producing Clean Hydrogen Without Direct CO₂ Emissions

Hydrogen is expected to play a major role in future low-carbon energy systems. Strotam is exploring methane cracking (methane pyrolysis) as a potential pathway to convert biomethane into hydrogen while producing solid carbon instead of carbon dioxide.

The simplified reaction is:

CH₄ → 2H₂ + C

Potential research objectives include:

1.Maximizing hydrogen yield

2.Producing high-quality carbon black

3.Reducing process energy requirements

4.Developing scalable reactor configurations

5.Evaluating catalyst and plasma-assisted approaches

Methane pyrolysis is an active area of international research because it can produce hydrogen while avoiding the direct CO₂ emissions associated with conventional steam methane reforming. The quality and value of the resulting carbon depend strongly on reactor design and operating conditions. (arXiv)

3. Advanced Methane Conversion to Hydrogen and Higher Hydrocarbons

Exploring Direct Methane Conversion

Strotam is also investigating advanced pathways for converting methane into hydrogen and higher-value hydrocarbons, including ethylene.

This research aims to explore:

1.Catalyst-assisted methane activation

2.Plasma-assisted methane conversion

3.Non-oxidative methane coupling

4.Reactor design optimization

5.Product selectivity improvement

The objective is to understand how methane can be transformed into valuable petrochemical feedstocks while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. These technologies remain under active development worldwide, and Strotam's work is focused on laboratory-scale evaluation and process optimization.

4. Microbial Engineering for High-Efficiency CBG Production

Next-Generation Microbial Consortia for Anaerobic Digestion

The performance of a CBG plant depends significantly on the health and activity of its microbial community. Strotam is developing research programs focused on microbial engineering to improve anaerobic digestion performance.

Research areas include:

1.Isolation of efficient anaerobic microorganisms

2.Development of microbial consortia for diverse feedstocks

3.Enzyme formulation for enhanced hydrolysis

4.Improvement of methane yield

5.Faster digester start-up

I6.ncreased process stability

7.Reduction of volatile fatty acid inhibition

8.Improved digestion of lignocellulosic biomass

Recent scientific reviews indicate that improving microbial interactions, electron transfer pathways, and enzymatic activity can significantly enhance anaerobic digestion performance and methane production, making microbial optimization a promising area for future CBG innovation. (RSC Publishing)

Our Research Vision

Strotam Solutions and Engineers OPC Private Limited is committed to developing technologies that support:

1.Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)

2.Carbon Mineralization

3Renewable Hydrogen Production

4.Circular Carbon Economy

5.Sustainable Bioenergy

6.Industrial Waste Valorization

7.Advanced Anaerobic Digestion

8.Carbon-Negative Energy Systems

Through scientific research, engineering innovation, and industrial collaboration, our objective is to create technologies that contribute to India's transition toward a low-carbon and resource-efficient economy.

Scientific Areas of Focus

1.Carbon Capture & Utilization (CCU)

2.Carbon Mineralization

3.Anaerobic Digestion Process Engineering

4.Biogas Upgrading

5.Biomethane Production

6.Green Hydrogen

7.Methane Pyrolysis

8.Carbon Materials

9.Industrial Waste Utilization

Microbial Biotechnology

10.Enzyme Engineering

11.Process Intensification

12,Circular Bioeconomy

13.Renewable Energy Systems

Innovating for a Sustainable Future

At Strotam Solutions, we believe that innovation is the driving force behind sustainable industrial growth. Our Research & Development (R&D) division is committed to pioneering cutting-edge technologies in compressed biogas (CBG) production, renewable energy, and industrial process optimization.

With a strong focus on efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, we continuously push the boundaries of innovation to create solutions that redefine the future of clean energy.