IIT Roorkee professor proposes bio-bitumen road trial in Karnataka
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Why in news
IIT Roorkee professor proposed a bio-bitumen road trial to the Karnataka government to reduce construction costs and environmental impact.
Background
The technology involves blending sugarcane molasses with bitumen to create bio-bitumen. A trial on National Highway 709AD in Uttar Pradesh has remained maintenance-free for over three years.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TBio-bitumen: A road construction material created by blending sugarcane molasses with bitumen.
- FactBio-bitumen technology can potentially reduce road construction costs by up to 20%.
- PlaceNational Highway 709AD in Uttar Pradesh hosted a successful field trial of bio-bitumen.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the adoption of bio-bitumen technology can contribute to sustainable infrastructure development and reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Resource optimization: Reducing reliance on petroleum-based bitumen by utilizing agricultural waste like sugarcane molasses
- Cost-efficiency: Mitigating the impact of volatile global bitumen prices on domestic infrastructure projects
- Environmental mitigation: Lowering the carbon intensity of road construction through bio-based material substitution
Keywords: Sustainable Infrastructure · Circular Economy · Carbon Footprint · Material Science · Cost-Benefit Analysis
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