BioTrig

BioTrig

News: According to several researchers, BioTRIG, a new waste management technology could improve life in rural India.

What is BioTrig?
• BioTRIG is a novel waste management technology that has the potential to significantly improve the lives of rural Indians.
• BioTRIG is based on the pyrolysis system, which is a form of chemical recycling.

How does it work?
• Waste materials are sealed inside an oxygen-free chamber.
• The sealed waste is then heated to temperatures above 400 degrees Celsius.
• During this process, useful chemicals are produced.

Key products:
• Bio-oil: A clean-burning oil that can replace dirty cooking fuels in homes.
• Syngas: Facilitates heat and powers the pyrolysis system in future cycles.
• Biochar fertiliser: Used to store carbon and improve soil fertility.

Significance:
• Clean Power: Surplus electricity generated during the process powers local homes and businesses.
• Healthier Lives: By replacing traditional cooking fuels with clean-burning bio-oil, indoor air pollution can be reduced.
• Soil Health: Biochar helps store carbon while enhancing soil fertility.
• Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Implementing BioTRIG could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 350 kg of CO2-eq per capita per annum.
• Real-world Applications: Computer simulations indicate that BioTRIG can be effective in practical scenarios.