India, Feb. 22 -- Agro-based biocomposites help in carbon sequestration, control air pollution and reduce global warming
India generates 500 million tonnes of crop residue annually, according to the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Crop residue is typically used as fodder and fuel for domestic and industrial purposes. A surplus of 140 million tonnes, however, reportedly remains unattended, out of which 92 million tonnes is burnt each year.
Burning crop residue causes severe environmental hazards such as greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming, increased particulate matter and smog that lead to health hazards and loss of biodiversity.
Crop residue burning significantly increases concentration of air pollutant...