Paddy waste management leading to an energy storage via supercapacitor technology: Creating a new Farm-Energy synergy
Principal Investigator
Prof. Tiju Thomas
Objective
- Develop a process to convert paddy waste into activated carbon for supercapacitor production, promoting agro-industry synergy and offering an online Data Science Specialist program for economic growth and innovation.
Description
- India's paddy waste issue: Burning waste harms the environment and economy. Proposed solution: Convert waste to activated carbon for supercapacitors, benefiting farmers, environment, and industries. Execution: Collect samples, convert, test, and create scalable eco-friendly energy solution.
Impact
- Proposed approach yields multi-faceted benefits: agricultural income boost, reduced emissions, and enhanced rural-urban connections; while also minimizing ecological footprint, promoting decentralized energy, and fostering technological innovation with export potential.
Budget in Lakhs
79.19
Duration
3 Years