Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences
Title: | AAC Technology for the Generation of Bio Manure from Organic Waste |
Area: | Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences |
Focus Area: | Water-based Technologies |
Status: | Three commercial plants are working. |
Patent: | Open source (The technology is not patented) |
Social Benefits: | The technology is developed to safe guard the environment in terms of solid waste management and resoration of lakes that are getting spoiled due to the accumulation of water hyacinth due to pollution. |
Developing Agency: | CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Secunderabad, Telangana |
Technology Readiness Label: | 6 |
Funding Agency: | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
Brief Description
Description : | This technology is based on Aerobic Activated Composting (AAC) for converting organic waste into stabilized and nutrient-rich bio-manure through controlled biological decomposition. The process involves systematic aerobic degradation of organic matter such as agricultural residues, food waste, and biodegradable municipal waste using microbial activity under optimized conditions of aeration, moisture, and temperature. The AAC system accelerates the composting process by enhancing microbial efficiency, leading to faster breakdown of organic materials and reduction in waste volume. The final product is a pathogen-free, odorless, and nutrient-enriched bio-manure that improves soil fertility and supports sustainable agricultural practices. The technology also helps in reducing environmental pollution associated with improper disposal of organic waste and promotes resource recovery.
Key Features: • Utilizes aerobic activated composting for efficient biodegradation of organic waste • Enhances microbial activity through controlled aeration and moisture conditions • Produces stabilized, nutrient-rich, and pathogen-free bio-manure • Reduces volume of organic waste and minimizes environmental pollution • Converts biodegradable waste into value-added agricultural input • Supports sustainable waste management and soil fertility improvement • Operates as an eco-friendly and cost-effective “waste to wealth” solution |
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