IIT Bhubaneswar develops solar-powered reactor to recover resources from waste

A research team from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has created a solar-powered microwave pyrolysis reactor capable of recovering valuable resources from both segregated and mixed waste, including biomass and plastics. The reactor uses microwave-assisted pyrolysis to quickly convert waste into valuable products like biochar and bio-oil, depending on the feedstock and conditions. Current solid waste management methods, such as incineration, biogas production, and landfilling, have limited recycling potential and often result in…