Dhanbad: Professor Oisik Das, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental & Natural Resources Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden, delivered an insightful lecture titled “The Best from the Waste: Biochar Added Wood Polymer Composites” at the Golden Jubilee Lecture Theatre of IIT-ISM as part of the Mission LiFE Keynote Lecture Series 2024-25.
Organized by IIT-ISM EIACP (PC-RP), the lecture focused on the innovative use of biochar—a renewable material produced through pyrolysis of agricultural and organic waste—as an additive in wood polymer composites (WPCs).
Professor Das, an expert in biocomposites, biochar production, and sustainable materials, highlighted how incorporating biochar not only enhances the performance of WPCs but also addresses waste management challenges, promoting ecological efficiency and economic sustainability.
The discussion emphasized the importance of creating eco-friendly products from waste, aligning with the Mission LiFE initiative’s goals. Following the lecture, Professor Das, alongside Dr. Sarah Conrad, Senior Lecturer at Luleå University, engaged in a dialogue about opportunities in Sweden, including Master’s programs and research prospects at their institution.
The event underscored IIT-ISM’s commitment to fostering academic exchange and innovative research in sustainable engineering practices.