Advanced Materials Chemistry for Smart Infrastructure in Developed India @ 2047

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20208550

Abstract

India's ambition to achieve developed nation status (Viksit Bharat) by the centenary of its independence in 2047 requires a paradigm shift in infrastructure design, construction, and longevity. This paper examines the pivotal role of Advanced Materials Chemistry (AMC) in actualizing this goal. By 2047, India's smart infrastructure—encompassing high-speed transportation, resilient urban spaces, decentralized energy grids, and water management systems—must be significantly more sustainable, durable, and intelligent than current structures. AMC, specifically through the development and large-scale deployment of Self-Healing Concrete (SHC), Advanced Energy Storage (Solid-State Batteries and SIBs), and Nanomaterials for Sensing and Environmental Remediation (TiO₂ coatings). This paper also outlines the requirements for key material innovations across critical infrastructure sectors, discusses the synergistic integration of these materials with digital technologies (IoT, AI), and addresses the crucial challenges and a strategic roadmap for research, industry, and policy to transition to a materials-driven smart infrastructure paradigm successfully. The large-scale adoption of these technologies, however, faces significant hurdles related to cost, standardization, and supply chain security. We propose a focused '4-I' Strategic Roadmap (Innovation, Investment, Integration, and Indigenization) to overcome these challenges, ensuring the rapid, cost-effective, and secure deployment of advanced materials. By focusing on its infrastructure strategy at AMC, India can establish global leadership in sustainable engineering and successfully realize the vision of a developed, smart nation by 2047.

Key Words: Viksit Bharat, Advanced Materials Chemistry, Self-Healing Concrete, Digital technologies, sustainable engineering, Global leadership