
IIT Madras researchers use AI to study biomass fuel production
The Hindu
They highlight its relevance to India, where about 750 million metric tonnes of biomass is available annually
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, have used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to study fuel production from biomass.
AI, computer simulation and modelling were used to reduce time and cost to understand the concept. It would provide quicker insights into building processes and plants for biomass, the researchers said.
The research has explored the use of biomass as a source of energy-dense fuel, using unconventional methods. They are finding methods to extract fuel from biomass like wood, grass and even waste organic matter.

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