The Green Tech Materials Lab is a dynamic and interdisciplinary research group within the Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering at IIT Delhi. Led by Dr. Archana Samanta, the lab is at the forefront of developing sustainable, functional, and high-performance materials from textile wastes that address current global challenges in energy, environment, healthcare, and smart textiles.

SPECIALIZATION

• Fiber Design and Engineering 

• Bio-based Polymer Composites 

• Advanced Smart Functional Membranes and Materials 

• Textile Waste Valorization and Recycling

RESEARCH  AREAS

• Materials for Energy Harvesting 

• Sustainable Packaging Innovations 

• Conductive and Thermoregulatory Composite Materials 

• Membranes for Water Filtration 

• Bio-scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

The lab actively collaborates with academic institutions, industry partners, and government bodies to translate cutting-edge research into scalable technologies. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and functionality, the Green Tech Materials Lab is contributing significantly to the development of next-generation materials for a greener future.