Journal of Pollution Effects & Control
Open Access
ISSN: 2375-4397
ISSN: 2375-4397
Department of Biotechnology, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Short Communication
Phumdis: A Promising Alternative Energy Resource
Author(s): Ayesha Siddiqu, Sweekrity Kanodiaa, Jincy Jacoba, Darwilin Khumanthem, Keke Thakhell, C.K Chandra Babu and Saisha Vinjamuria*
The inadequate sources of energy coupled with the increasing demands of power have necessitated the search for
novel renewable energy resources. ‘Phumdis’ are one such promising alternative. Phumdis are floating mats of
heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil and organic matter found in Loktak Lake in Manipur, North Eastern India.
This paper delineates the use of Phumdis as an alternative energy source. Phumdis from Loktak Lake, Manipur were
processed and analyzed for their biofuel capabilities. The Results indicate that the phumdis have high calorific
content, cloud point and flash point indicating that they are at par with other fuels... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/ 2375-4397.22.10.344.