Difference between basic and applied research

Basic research	Applied Research
· Main motivation is to expand man’s knowledge or understanding about a phenomenon, not to create or invent something or to solve a practical problem · There are usually no commercial applications in mind · Examples: · How was the earth created? · Why some roses are red and some are pink?	· Main motivation is to solve a practical problem, develop a new product or process, or improve an existing product or process, and not just to acquire knowledge for knowledge’s sake. · There are usually a commercial applications in mind · Examples: · How can we develop more energy efficient dyeing processes? · How can we avoid catalytic damage of cotton fabric during bleaching?