Revolutionizing Concrete: IIT Indore's Eco-Friendly Solution

Researchers at IIT Indore have innovatively used food waste and a non-pathogenic bacteria in concrete to enhance its strength while reducing carbon emissions. This method allows for the sustainable use of domestic food discards in construction while inhibiting costly synthetic chemicals.

IIT Indore researchers have discovered a novel method for reinforcing concrete using food waste, enhancing its strength significantly and curbing carbon emissions.

By integrating non-pathogenic bacteria with food waste into concrete, the resulting reaction forms calcium carbonate crystals that reinforce the material, according to Professor Sandeep Chaudhary.

This sustainable approach utilizes common food waste instead of costly synthetic chemicals, presenting a more economical and environmentally friendly construction material solution.

(With inputs from agencies.)