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Read the latest updates, event highlights, and research stories from the Micro-Nano Research & Development Center.

Biofactories 2.0. Microbial Solutions for a Post-Chemical Era

02 July 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

A comprehensive exploration of bacterial, fungal, yeast, algal, and plant biofactories as green bio-foundries, genome mining, OMICS approaches, and circular bioeconomy scaling.

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MNRDC Parul University, Queue System, 10-Day Turnaround, 99.9% Uptime

02 June 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

MNRDC Parul University’s operations: first-come, first-served queue, 10-day standard turnaround, 99.9% instrument uptime, annual calibration, M-19 Labs backup.

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How MNRDC Empowers Researchers Beyond Advanced Laboratory Infrastructure

02 June 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

Learn how MNRDC supports researchers through proposal writing, experimental design, method development and hands-on scientific instrument training programmes.

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SEM vs XRD vs AFM vs Tribometer – Which Material Characterisation Test Does Your Sample Need?

31 March 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

Which instrument do I need? This guide maps your research question to the correct characterisation tool at MNRDC, from surface morphology to crystal structure.

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Industry-Academia Collaboration: Shri B.V. Patel Education Trust & Inkarp Instruments at MNRDC

31 March 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

How partnerships with Shri B.V. Patel Education Trust and Inkarp Instruments are bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and practical capability at MNRDC.

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X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis and Material Characterization Using Bruker D6 PHASER

28 March 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

Bruker D6 PHASER XRD at Parul University MNRDC Bragg’s Law, ICDD PDF 4, TOPAS software, GIXRD, XRR. Crystal structure and phase analysis for pharma, materials, aerospace.

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Parul University MNRDC, Gujarat's Advanced Material Testing Research center

28 March 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

Parul University's MNRDC offers SEM, XRD, AFM, and 7 more instruments with 10-day results.

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Electron & Probe Microscopy Workshop - 3 Day Advanced Learning Hub! Inside the Microworld, 3-Day Electron & Probe Microscopy Experience

28 March 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

Parul University MNRDC hosted a 3-day hands-on microscopy workshop. 17 researchers from 10 disciplines learned SEM, AFM, and surface analysis from leading scientists.

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How Hydrophobic Nano-Coatings and Autonomous Drone Cleaning Systems Are Solving the Most Expensive Problem in India’s Solar Industry!

27 March 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

The Dust Problem: Why Solar Panels Lose 15-30% Efficiency in India and how hydrophobic nano-coatings and autonomous drone cleaning are solving it.

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Parul University and Sunrise CSP India Sign MoU for Solar Energy Research

27 March 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

India’s solar capacity is growing rapidly, but maintenance remains a major challenge. Discover how Parul University and Sunrise CSP India are collaborating to solve this via hydrophobic coatings, drones, and industry immersion.

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AFM Explained: Contact, Non-Contact, Tapping Mode and What Roughness Reports Mean

12 March 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

Master the Art of Nano-Scale Surface Mapping and Topography Evaluation. Learn about contact, non-contact, and tapping modes in Atomic Force Microscopy.

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Parul University Research Delegation Strengthen Global Ties Through Academic Visit To the UK

24 February 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

Parul University's 11 faculty members from MNRDC visited UK universities for a week-long academic collaboration tour, presenting research and building international partnerships.

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The Bottom Line: Why ICSUMMIT 2026 Mattered!

23 February 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

ICSUMMIT 2026 at Parul University showcased nano materials innovation, graphene research, sustainable manufacturing, and breakthrough technologies shaping the future.

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ICSUMMIT 2026 at Parul University: Innovation in Micro & Nano Materials for a Sustainable Future

23 February 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

ICSUMMIT 2026 at Parul University brought global experts together to explore micro & nano innovations for sustainability, energy transition, and smart technologies.

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Advanced Material Characterisation Lab in Gujarat: One Centre for SEM, XRD, AFM, Tribology & Coating

23 February 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

A state-of-the-art lab unifying SEM, XRD, AFM, tribology, and coating analysis to deliver micro-to-nano scale material insights.

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Precision Innovation at ICSUMMIT 2026

23 February 2026Micro-Nano R&D Center

Innovation is Key to Growth and Development. This was witnessed at the IC Summit 2026, where esteemed speakers from technology and innovation backgrounds addressed the participants.

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