Amrita Virtual Labs

As the demand for critical materials continues to grow across the semiconductor, renewable energy, and communication industries, sustainable synthesis pathways have become increasingly important. In this context, we are happy to share our latest publication from RAISE Labs, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, published in Materials Today Sustainability (Q1 | Impact Factor: 7.9).

📘 Evaluating High-Yield Synthesis Methods for Gallium and Germanium: A Bibliometric, Systematic and Life Cycle Assessment Aligned with SDGs

This research explores sustainable synthesis pathways for Gallium (Ga) and Germanium (Ge), two critical materials widely used in:
🔹 Semiconductors
🔹 5G and communication technologies
🔹 Renewable energy systems
🔹 Photovoltaics
🔹 Advanced electronic devices

🔍 The study combines:
✔ Bibliometric analysis of 4,151 research publications
✔ Systematic review of synthesis methods
✔ Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of high-yield production pathways
✔ Sustainability analysis aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

🌍 Key insights from the research include:
• Identification of environmentally intensive stages in Ga and Ge synthesis
• Evaluation of extraction pathways from fly ash, zinc concentrate, and e-waste
• Analysis of carbon footprint, toxicity, and resource depletion impacts
• Importance of circular economy and sustainable recovery approaches for critical materials

👏 Congratulations to Parvathy S U (Research Scholar), Dr. Vysakh Kani Kolil (Assistant Professor), Dr. Saritha Appukuttan (Professor, Department of Chemistry), and Dr. Krishnashree Achuthan (Dean, Graduate Programs) from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, along with Dr. SAMBASIVAM SANGARAJU (Senior Researcher) from the National Water & Energy Center, Arab Emirates University, for this collaborative research contribution in sustainable materials and life cycle assessment.

📄 Read the full article:
https://lnkd.in/g5zDzQdY

Hands-on Workshop on Virtual Labs
📍 Selvam College of Technology, Namakkal
📅 April 29 & 30, 2026
A glimpse from the two-day hands-on workshop on Virtual Labs conducted for faculty members from various engineering departments.
The workshop focused on exploring Virtual Labs simulations, integrating them into teaching and laboratory courses, and enhancing experiential learning through technology-enabled education. Faculty members actively participated in the sessions and shared positive feedback on the usefulness of Virtual Labs in improving conceptual understanding and student engagement.
Thank you to all the participants and organizers for making the workshop interactive and successful.

Research highlights: The latest research from our research group (RAISE Labs) has been published in the Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier, Q1).

The study, authored by Dr. Krishnashree Achuthan, Dr. Vysakh Kani Kolil, Ms. Parvathy S. U., Mr. Narayanan Nambiar, and Dr. Vivek Prasad Shaw (CCRI, Alappuzha), explores:

1. the life cycle environmental impacts of coir geotextiles using a cradle-to-grave LCA approach,
2. how coir-based materials compare with synthetic geotextiles in terms of carbon footprint and sustainability, and
3. the role of renewable energy integration in reducing environmental burdens across manufacturing processes.

The findings highlight that coir geotextiles offer a 34–40% reduction in global warming potential, are biodegradable, and strongly align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 7, 9, 12, and 13).

📖 Read the paper:
👉 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.147879

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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham offers Virtual Lab hands-on workshop at Janson's Institute of Technology.
The workshop, conducted on 24th February 2026, provided students with practical exposure to Virtual Lab experiments through interactive, simulation-based learning activities. Participants were actively engaged throughout the session and expressed keen interest in incorporating Virtual Labs into their regular academic curriculum.
The hands-on training enabled students to strengthen their conceptual understanding, enhance analytical thinking, and experience laboratory experimentation in a digital environment.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the management, faculty members, and students for their enthusiastic participation and support.

Research highlights: The latest research from our research group (RAISE Labs) has been published in the International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management (Scopus, Q1).

The study, authored by Dr. Vysakh Kani Kolil, Dr. Sarath Chandran MC, and Dr. Krishnashree Achuthan (Dean, Graduate Programs, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham) explores 1) key drivers of automation adoption among MSMEs, 2) how automation supports sustainable development despite financial, infrastructural, and digital literacy constraints, and 3) empirical validation using the UTAUT2 framework with data from 234 MSMEs.

📖 Read the paper:
👉 https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-02-2025-0146

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