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SKC Achieves Breakthrough with New Plant-Based Bioplastics

SKC, a South Korean chemical company, has made headlines with its latest innovation in plant-based bioplastics. This development represents a crucial step towards sustainable materials, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease environmental impact. Using renewable resources such as plant oils, SKC has...


Bio-Liquor: Cheers to Tulsi, Aloe Vera, and Ayurvedic Ingredients

In a remarkable fusion of tradition and innovation, a new bio-liquor crafted from Ayurvedic ingredients like Tulsi and Aloe Vera has emerged. This unique development represents a significant step towards integrating ancient wellness practices with modern beverage trends, offering a healthier alternative to conventional liquors....


New Boiler Technology For Biomass Electricity From Agricultural Residue

Biomass-based electricity, contributing 2.6% of India's power, is gaining traction as a sustainable alternative, utilizing agricultural residues to reduce stubble burning. MNRE promotes biomass projects using residues like bagasse and crop waste, with Denmark’s vibrating grate boiler technology improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The technology, achieving...


Biofuel Advancement with Microbial Pairs: IIT Mandi

The researchers at IIT Mandi have identified microbial pairs that can effectively convert cellulose - a major component present in agriculture residue and paper waste - into useful chemicals, biofuels, and carbon. The process involves using a bioprocessing approach where the researchers have developed two...


Decentralized Biochar Production System for Farm-Level Sustainability Revealed in ICRISAT Study

Decentralized biochar production offers a cost-effective solution for farmers and SHGs to manage crop residues, enriching soil and supporting the agricultural shift to net-zero emissions. ICRISAT developed an affordable farm-level biochar kiln for smallholder farmers. The portable kiln produces high-quality biochar comparable to lab-scale furnace...


Bio-Energy Production from Pine Needles and Bamboo

Himachal Pradesh plans a bio-energy pilot project using pine needles and bamboo to produce renewable. The project aims to substitute fossil fuels with pine needle briquettes in industries like thermal power, cement, and steel, while producing ethanol, bio-gas, and bio-fertilizer from bamboo. The initiative supports...


Pyrolysis Technology Waste Management Transforming Rural India

The BioTRIG system, using pyrolysis technology, could significantly benefit rural communities in India by turning organic waste into bio-oil, syngas, and biochar. Pyrolysis reduces indoor air pollution and provides cleaner energy through bio-oil and syngas. The system is projected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by...


Converting Agro Waste Into Energy: HAB Biomass

Pune-based startup HAB Biomass, founded by Krunal Jagtap, offers mobile units that convert agricultural waste into biomass briquettes. The venture empowers farmers, reduces pollution, and supports industries with cost-effective biofuels. HAB has received awards and incubation from institutions like Stanford and COEP's BHAU Institute, with...


How Michroma is Revolutionizing Natural Food Colourants with Fungi

Michroma is developing natural vegan-friendly food colourants powered by fungi to overhaul synthetic and animal-based, non-vegan food dyes. The product is part of a new family of fungal-derived pigments, called atrorosins, that the cofounders discovered. The natural red food coloring is produced using fungal fermentation....


Bio-based Packaging Technology to Combat Counterfeiting Developed by IIT-Roorkee

Polymer scientists at IIT-Roorkee have developed an indigenous technology to produce bio-based packaging materials that can prevent counterfeiting of products. The technology uses bagasse, an agro-waste from sugarcane, and organic acids extracted from fruits to create transparent films that display different colours under UV light....