Malaysian scientists have tested bio-inspired coconut fiber to cool down solar modules. The cooling system features a moist coconut pith encapsulated with a polyurethane sheet. It is placed on the ...

For many, Pollachi may bring to mind tall coconut trees, mounds of coconut husks being dried in large plots of land. One of the largest producers of coconut in the country, the district is yet to reap ...

CHENNAI: One should not just make hay while the sun shines, but also ensure the land that nourished the hay remains fertile for the future too. Meet 38-year-old G Saravanamoorthi from Pollachi who ...

KOCHI : Researchers at the National Coir Research and Management Institute (NCRMI) have come out with yet another product making use of the humble coconut husk. Cocoaura, an organic air freshener ...

Spurt in demand for coir pith has resulted in higher prices for coir fibre and husks in Pollachi in Coimbatore district. Pollachi, known for its coconut groves, has over 60 coir exporting units and ...