| 2023 ONGOING R&D PROJECTS |
| 1. Screening of Biological Activities and Secondary Metabolites from Two (2) Endemic Species of Vanoverberghia (Zingiberaceae) and their Application as a Topical Product |
| 2. Green Oils and Phytochemicals from Cashew, Pili, Tomato seeds and Rubber Seeds |
| 3. Development of a PCR-based detection kit for Philippine Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV) strains |
| 4. Establishment of Fuel Cell R&D and Testing Facility |
| 5. Product Development of Okara: From Soybean Processing By-Product to Hight Energy Protein Ready to Drink Product |
| 6. Production of Fish Oil from by-products of Local Fish Processors and its Application in Personal Care Products |
| 7. Optimization Study on the Co-production of Activated Carbon and Bio-oil Spent Coffee Grounds |
| 8. Utilization of Okara byproduct from Taho/Tofu Production through the Development of Stabilizer/Emulsifier for Personal Care Products |
| 9. Product Development of Okara: From Soybean Processing By-Product to Hight Energy Protein Ready to Drink Product |
| 10. Generation of a Plant Virus Vector for Protein Expression and Functional Gene Analysis in Abaca and Banana (Year 1 of 3) |
| 11. Biological Control Potential of Bacteriophage Cocktails for Bacterial Diseases of Papaya (Year 1 of 3) |
| 2023 COMPLETED R&D PROJECTS |
| 1. Development of Mini-Computer and Micro-Controller Based Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Applications for a Selected MMIC Equipment and a CED Laboratory Equipment |
| 2022 COMPLETED R&D PROJECTS |
| 1. Nanostructured Herbal Extract of Momordica charantia (Bitter melon/Ampalaya), Allium sativum (Garlic) and Curmuma longa L. (Turmeric) as Antidiabetic Agents |
| 2. Development of Microcontroller & Minicomputer Applications for Selected Equipment units of the MMIC and a Bench-Scale Hydrothermal Carbonization Equipment of the CED Laboratory |
| 3. Sensory and Physicochemical Refinements in Some Personal Healthcare Products using Calamansi Essential Oils |
| 4. Development of Copper-Based Nanomaterial as Additional Layer for Masks |
| 5. Design of Energy Material from Biomass-derived Starting Material as Nanofiller for Fabrication of Hybrid Composite for Fuel Cell Application |
| 6. Design and Prototyping of Salt Harvesting Machine |
| 7. Deployment of Energy Monitoring Application and Network at DOST (DEMAND) as Demonstration Sites |
| 8. Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) Compliance Assessment of Local Government Units (LGUs) |
| 2021 COMPLETED R&D PROJECTS |
| 1. Processing of Anti-freezing Agent for Biodiesel |
| 2. Catalytic Hydrogenation and Transesterification of Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acids from Rubber Seed Oil |
| 3. Bench-scale Production of Curcumin from Philippine Turmeric using Different Extraction Methods |
| 4. Isolation, characterization and utilization of waste lignin in bio-based adhesives |
| 5. Bench-Scale Production, Verification of Optimized Parameters and Sensory Evaluation for the Market Research of Halal Cosmetics and Toiletries |
| 6.Natural Hydrocolloid as Alternative Emulsifier and Stabilizing Agent from Okra (Hibiscus esculentus) Pods |
| 7. Scale-up Production, Stability, and Application of Natural Colorants for Cosmetics (Year 1) |
| 8. Development of Uninterruptible Power Back-Up System using Motor Control for Lighting Applications as Sample Electrical Load |
| 9. Scale Up of Power Back-Up System for Large Equipment |
| 2020 COMPLETED R&D PROJECTS |
| 1. Development of natural colorants for cosmetics (Project 2: Natural dyes and colorants R&D program): Project 1 Design and Prototyping of Salt Processing Equipment (Washer, Dryer, Iodizer, Crystallizing Pan, Furnace, Concentrator (ion-exchange membrane)) |
| 2. Establishment of Plastic Waste Pyrolysis System along Esteros for the Rehabilitation of Manila Bay |
| 3. Modular Innovation Center for Oils, Blends and Sauces (Y3) |
Grants-In-Aid (GIA) projects receives grants from DOST or other Institutions for the implementation of programs/projects identified in the current DOST priorities and thrusts.
