Pondicherry University Obtains New Patent on Eco-friendly Date Palm Waste Disposal Process

New Delhi: The Pondicherry University has got patent for its eco-friendly process of disposing of date palm wastes completely. S.A. Abbasi, emeritus professor & Tasneem Abbasi, associate professor, Centre for Pollution Control and Environmental Engineering, Pondicherry University developed this process with the help of former doctoral students Pratiksha Patnaik & Tabassum Abbasi. 

The newly developed process allows for the use of date palm waste to generate energy and fertilizers. This process does not require any chemicals and does not leave behind any residue.

The cultivation of date palms worldwide result in over 105 million tonnes of waste, and there are currently no commercially or environmentally viable technologies available to manage this waste. Consequently, date palm waste is a significant source of pollution and represents one of the largest streams of solid waste generated annually.

Pondicherry University's Acting Vice-Chancellor, Tharanikarasu, praised the inventors for their accomplishments, emphasizing the university’s dedication to innovative and sustainable research.

Why is the Pondicherry University’s Date Palm Disposal Process Important?

• The process for eco-friendly and complete disposal of date palm waste developed by Pondicherry University is significant due to the increasing cultivation of date palms and the resulting surge in date palm waste. 
• This patented process stands out for its absence of synthetic chemicals and harmful emissions, as well as its ability to fully utilize date palm waste without leaving any residue. 
• The process developed by Pondicherry University has global applicability. Moreover, the senior inventors have been recognized among the world's top 2% scientists by various international ranking agencies, including Elsevier/Stanford system, AdScientific, and others. 
• Their work has resulted in 8 other patents and focuses on creating affordable, simple, and environmentally friendly solutions to address environmental pollution. They have also co-authored 12 books on this important subject.

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