Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG) to develop technology for producing marketable Grade Green Activated Carbon from bamboo dust, a byproduct of NRL’s 2nd Generation Bio-Refinery project. A 5 MT/batch plant will be established to pyrolyze bamboo dust into green activated carbon. The initiative also aims to create high-grade chemically activated carbon, applicable in pharmaceuticals, electronics, and mining. The agreement, signed by NRL and IITG representatives, fosters an industry-academia collaboration that will enhance the capabilities of both entities by sharing data and expertise.
Facts/Terms for Prelims
- Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL): A company undertaking the development of green activated carbon technology through a partnership with IIT Guwahati.
- Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG): Prominent academic institution collaborating with NRL to develop technology for bamboo-derived activated carbon.
- Green Activated Carbon: Environmentally friendly activated carbon produced from bamboo dust via pyrolysis, with applications in various industries.
- 2nd Generation Bio-Refinery: A project by NRL involving the preparation of bamboo chips for processing into activated carbon and other bio-based products.
- Pyrolysis: The process of heating organic materials, like bamboo dust, at high temperatures in the absence of oxygen to produce carbon-rich substances such as activated carbon.
