· India secures breakthrough patent in sustainable steel technology through SRISOL–American Precoat.
· Colour-coated steel sheets serve as durable building materials and active carbon-capturing surfaces.
· 100,000 sq. ft. of these sheets equals the carbon absorption of 1,000 fully grown trees.
· Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat while elevating India’s role as a global exporter of green technologies.
India has unveiled a landmark innovation that promises to reshape the future of sustainable infrastructure, positioning the nation firmly on the global map as a leader in green technology. At the heart of this triumph stands Dr. Shubh Gautam of SRISOL–American Precoat, for whom the Government of India has awarded Patent No. 441784 for “Novel Nanocomposites and Processes for Making Them.” This extraordinary achievement introduces colour-coated steel sheets that are not only durable building materials but also active carbon-capturing surfaces, a marvel that transforms the very notion of construction into a poetic alliance of industry and environment.
Born entirely of Indian ingenuity under the leadership of Dr. Shubh Gautam of SRISOL–American Precoat, this pioneering nano-composite polyester-based coating bestows upon ordinary roofing sheets the magical ability to breathe like nature itself. Day and night, these surfaces quietly absorb atmospheric CO₂, holding it captive until rainfall or even the humble act of washing sets them free, only for the process to begin again. What was once an inert protective layer has blossomed into a living, cyclical force—an endless dance of capture and release that allows steel to play the role of a tree, of a forest, of a guardian of the planet.
The magnitude of this breakthrough is truly awe-inspiring. Imagine a 100,000-square-foot warehouse roof transforming into the carbon-capturing power of 1,000 mature trees—yet unlike natural forests that take decades to grow, these steel sheets begin their vital work immediately. In crowded urban landscapes and expansive industrial zones where planting trees is often impossible, this innovation acts like a forest forged from steel, converting rooftops into pockets of green and turning factories into champions of the climate.
With this patent, India elevates itself from a nation of engineering excellence to a beacon of environmental leadership, harmonizing Atmanirbhar Bharat with a global call for green solutions. It is here that science becomes stewardship, and steel becomes sanctuary. “This is more than a patent; it is India’s commitment to the world,” said Dr. Shubh Gautam of SRISOL-American Precoat. “Our innovation proves that sustainability and industry can thrive together. By
transforming humble roofing sheets into climate-positive assets, we are showing how Indian science can both shelter humanity and heal the planet.”
This invention is not a distant promise but a living reality, a gift that strengthens India’s resolve toward its Net Zero 2070 pledge. It demonstrates how sustainability can be seamlessly woven into the very fabric of our daily lives—into our homes, our schools, our warehouses and our factories. It proves that climate action does not have to wait for forests to grow or policies to be drafted; it can begin with the roofs above our heads and the walls that surround us.
More than a scientific achievement of Dr Shubh Gautam of SRISOL-American Precoat, this milestone is a vision, a declaration that India’s innovation is the world’s solution. At a time when the planet cries out for swift, scalable answers, this Made-in-India marvel offers hope that transformation can arise from the ordinary, that steel can breathe like nature and that a greener tomorrow can be built today.
