Research & Development

The R&D Department of MLA Group has to its credit the development of some of the most advanced technologies for the Production of Precipitated Chemicals and Processed Minerals, worldover. Intensive research is carried on for continuous process improvement, upgradation, new products and technologies are developed to meet the customer-specific requirements. We work with our clients on their problems, developing new and unique tailor-made solutions.

Our R&D Deptt. is headed by Mr.N.N. Kapoor (B.Tech., M.S., University of Minnesotta, USA). It is equipped with full chemical and physical testing facilities and application test equipments. We also get the best technical consultation and state-of-art- infrastructural support from the premier research institutes of the country, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Kanpur), Harcourt Butler Technical (HBTI-Kanpur), CSIR (Lucknow) and DMSRDE (Kanpur).

The R & D Department of MLA Group works on the following main subjects:-

Precipitation Technology

How by a rigourous control of the reaction parameters such as concentration of reactants, temperature, stiring rpm, pH of reaction etc. the particle structure and morphology can be modified to give the optimum combination of properties like bulk density (lightness), absorption capacity, surface area, particle size etc. for a particular application. We have developed precipitated silicas and silicates having absorption capacities as high as 600 % and bulk density 0.04 gm/cc which are unmatched worldwide.

Surface Modification / Activation

How by a physical or chemical treatment the surface of the particles can be suitably modified according to the requirement of the formulation, for instance to give a better dispersion in rubber and PVC or better suspension in paints and pesticides.

To assist the development of best functional fillers for various polymers, we have an in-house Rubber Laboratory with Kneader, Pilot Mixing Mill, Hydraulic Press, Rheometer and all testing equipments for Tensile Strength, Abrasion Resistance, Flexing behaviour, Compression Set, Resilience and Hardness. We also undertake formulation development needs for our clients

Few Achievements: