Why in news Researchers at Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) - Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) develo...
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Researchers at Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) - Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) developed a breakthrough method to produce biohydrogen (bioH₂) from food waste, turning leftovers into a clean energy source.
BioH₂ Production
Food waste undergoes microbial fermentation in an upflow reactor with a self-regulating buffering system, optimizing bioH₂ yield and minimizing methane and Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions compared to traditional biogas methods.
Fermentation is the anaerobic (absence of oxygen) breakdown of compounds by microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast), releasing energy.
The study addresses both waste management and clean energy needs, supporting net-zero targets.
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