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      <title><![CDATA[Biofactories 2.0. Microbial Solutions for a Post-Chemical Era]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A comprehensive exploration of bacterial, fungal, yeast, algal, and plant biofactories as green bio-foundries, genome mining, OMICS approaches, and circular bioeconomy scaling.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Industry-Academia Collaboration: Shri B.V. Patel Education Trust & Inkarp Instruments at MNRDC]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[How partnerships with Shri B.V. Patel Education Trust and Inkarp Instruments are bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and practical capability at MNRDC.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[SEM vs XRD vs AFM vs Tribometer – Which Material Characterisation Test Does Your Sample Need?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Which instrument do I need? This guide maps your research question to the correct characterisation tool at MNRDC, from surface morphology to crystal structure.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Hydrophobic Nano-Coatings and Autonomous Drone Cleaning Systems Are Solving the Most Expensive Problem in India's Solar Industry!]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Dust Problem: Why Solar Panels Lose 15-30% Efficiency in India and how hydrophobic nano-coatings and autonomous drone cleaning are solving it.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parul University and Sunrise CSP India Sign MoU for Solar Energy Research]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[AFM Explained: Contact, Non-Contact, Tapping Mode and What Roughness Reports Mean]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Master the Art of Nano-Scale Surface Mapping and Topography Evaluation. Learn about contact, non-contact, and tapping modes in Atomic Force Microscopy.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parul University Research Delegation Strengthen Global Ties Through Academic Visit To the UK]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Parul University's 11 faculty members from MNRDC visited UK universities for a week-long academic collaboration tour, presenting research and building international partnerships.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[ICSUMMIT 2026 at Parul University: Innovation in Micro & Nano Materials for a Sustainable Future]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ICSUMMIT 2026 at Parul University brought global experts together to explore micro & nano innovations for sustainability, energy transition, and smart technologies.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Bottom Line: Why ICSUMMIT 2026 Mattered!]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ICSUMMIT 2026 at Parul University showcased nano materials innovation, graphene research, sustainable manufacturing, and breakthrough technologies shaping the future.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Precision Innovation at ICSUMMIT 2026]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Advanced Material Characterisation Lab in Gujarat: One Centre for SEM, XRD, AFM, Tribology & Coating]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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