Turning Agri-Waste Like Sugarcane bagasse into Eco-Friendly Biochar Fuel

Date:December 31, 2022

Country: India

Application

• Converts agricultural waste into biochar for sustainable fuel and climate change mitigation.
• Provides a smokeless, efficient cooking solution for urban households and enhances soil fertility.

Description

Dr. Priyadarshini Karve developed a method to convert agricultural waste into biochar fuel, addressing both air pollution and waste management. Her innovative Samuchit Transflasher Kiln efficiently produces biochar from biomass, which can be used as smokeless cooking fuel and for garden waste management. The biochar briquettes help combat climate change by sequestering carbon and reducing urban reliance on firewood. Dr. Karve’s work has also led to the creation of eco-friendly stoves and tools that promote sustainable living.

Pathway Description:

The process used in this project involves biomass gasification with controlled air supply, which leads to the volatile gases burning off and leaving behind biochar. This biochar is then compressed into briquettes that can be used as smokeless fuel. The process also involves using a specially designed kiln for efficient conversion of agro-waste into biochar, reducing smoke and environmental impact.