Archive · 21 May 2025
Nagaland University Develops Wastewater Treatment Technology
Imagine dirty water, like the water that goes down your sink and toilet.
Scientists at Nagaland University found a clever way to clean this water and get useful things out of it!
They use nature-inspired methods like plants and tiny helpers called microbes.
This new method is energy-saving and not too expensive.
It makes clean water, fuel, and helpful nutrients.
The scientists are now building small working stations in the field.
It's like turning waste into treasure, helping both the environment and people by creating a sustainable economy for all!
Nagaland University researchers developed technology to extract resources from wastewater.
The technology recovers nutrients, biofuels, biogas, and clean water.
It uses nature-inspired 'bio-based soft technologies' involving plants and microbes.
The technology is energy-efficient, cost-effective, and suitable for decentralised use.
The next step involves pilot-scale implementation with local and industry partnerships.
- Who
- Researchers at Nagaland University, led by Professor Prabhakar Sharma.
- What
- Researchers developed a technology to extract resources from wastewater.
- When
- Published on May 21, 2025
- Where
- Nagaland University, India
- Why
- To reduce environmental damage, improve water quality, and support sustainable agriculture by treating wastewater as a valuable resource.
- Lead Researcher
- Professor Prabhakar Sharma
- Institution
- Nagaland University
- Focus
- Wastewater treatment and resource recovery
- Byproducts
- Biofuels, biogas, clean water, nutrients
- Published in
- Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health