Template:Infobox research institute Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C‑MET) is an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. C‑MET is dedicated to advancing R&D in electronic materials and devices, aiming to enhance self‑reliance in materials and technology for strategic and industrial applications using indigenous resources.
Activities
Research and Development
C‑MET works on advanced electronic materials including thick films,[1] specialty polymers, ultra‑pure and refractory metals, semiconductors, ceramics, and composites. Key research areas include nanomaterials,[2] integrated electronics packaging (e.g. LTCC), piezo‑sensors, energy materials,[3][4] and e‑waste recycling technology.[5]
Integrated Electronics Packaging
Since 2006, the Pune Lab has developed Low Temperature Co‑Fired Ceramic (LTCC) materials and fabrication facilities, including a ~200 m³ Class 10000 clean room and indigenous LTCC tapes and pastes for high‑density packaging used in microwave, aerospace, MEMS and IC packaging applications.[6]
E‑Waste Management & RoHS Testing
C‑MET’s Hyderabad laboratory hosts India’s only Ministry‑supported RoHS testing facility, accredited by NABL (as per ISO 17025:2005) and recognized by BIS. The lab provides services such as EDXRF, ICP‑MS, GC‑MS, and more.[7] C‑MET also established a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in E‑Waste Management under a PPP model with MeitY and Telangana government, focusing on recycling technologies for PCBs, lithium‑ion batteries, permanent magnets, and solar cells.[8] A 1 ton/day PCB recycling plant at Hyderabad has reached Technology Readiness Level 6 and is ready for commercialization.[9]
Centres and Infrastructure
C‑MET operates three main laboratories:
- Pune (Headquarters) – Focus areas include LTCC packaging, Li‑ion battery materials, specialty polymers, nanomaterials/composites.[10]
- Hyderabad – Specializes in ultra‑pure materials, e‑waste processing, high‑purity metals, semiconductors, RoHS testing and electronics recycling technology.[11]
- Thrissur – Focus on electronic ceramics, microwave dielectrics, actuators/sensors, nanofilms, aerogels and graphene supercapacitors.[12]
References
- ↑ Near-Infrared Plasmonic Planar Films: Advancements in Aluminum-Doped Zinc Oxide for Sensing and Telecommunications Applications. ACS Applied Electronic Materials({Template:Date).
- ↑ India launches 'Graphene-Aurora program' to bolster Graphene Engineering. ddnews.gov.in(15 August 2023).
- ↑ Neutrino Energy to infuse 2.5 bn euros to develop self-charging cars in India. The Financial Express(28 January 2023).
- ↑ Imidazolium Functionalized Copolymer Supported Solvate Ionic Liquid Based Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Lithium Ion Batteries. ACS Applied Polymer Materials({Template:Date).
- ↑ Enhancing battery performance with carbon Cladding: An Investigation into LiFePO4 material. Inorganic Chemistry Communications({Template:Date).
- ↑ Researchers find alternative to cool supercomputers. The Hindu(13 June 2024).
- ↑ Chinese mosquito bats fatal for pests, but deadly in long run for you too. The New Indian Express(18 August 2017). Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ↑ Hyderabad: Indigenously developed 1 ton/day PCB Recycling facility inaugurated at C MET - BusinessToday. Business Today(27 January 2023).
- ↑ C-MET strikes gold with e-waste. The Hindu(27 April 2013).
- ↑ Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology hosted Industry Meet to accelerate innovation in Rechargeable Battery Technology. www.pib.gov.in(14 January 2025).
- ↑ Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma inaugurates PCB Recycling facility at C-MET, Hyderabad. www.pib.gov.in(27 January 2023).
- ↑ Keltron, C-MET join hands to launch sensor-manufacturing hub in Thrissur. The Hindu(8 May 2025).
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