1. To explore and identify the biomass ashes and biochar suitable for exploiting K fertilizer (based on inherent K content and availability).
2. To develop process for preparation of slow release K fertilizer (SRKF) from biochar and biomass ash.
3. To optimize the process parameters for preparation of SRKF.
4. To study the K release pattern from the SRKF in different types of soils.
5. To study the response of different crop species to SRKF.
6. To setup lab scale and pilot plant for preparation of SRKF.

1. Fertilizer product has been sent for its evaluation.
2. Preliminary pot experiments with paddy, maize and bhendi showed good response to the fertilizer developed by CIMFR.

1. Isolation, identification and selection of the high CO2 tolerant species of photosynthetic bacteria/micro algae.
2. Optimization of process parameters for CO2 conversion.
3. Evaluation of utilizing the microbial biomass for value added by-products.

Patent 1: Process for CO2 (99.9%) capture by filamentous cyanobacteria in fibrous matrix photo-bioreactor using modified algal growth media - Joint patent of CSIR-CIMFR and GAIL India Limited, Submitted to CSIR.

Patent 2: Process for sequestration of CO2 and traces of hydrocarbon from natural gas processing industry by micro algae - Joint patent of CSIR-CIMFR and GAIL India Limited. Submitted to CSIR.

1. Qualitative and quantitative estimation of PAHs in coal/ lignite and other feed stocks used for combustion in power plant.
2. Sampling and analysis of particulate and gas samples for the PAH, to determine the emissions resulting from coal combustion.
3. Profiling of PAH emissions with the feed/combustion parameters.
4. To assess the potential human exposure risks from PAH emissions from power plants

1. Base line data generated for PAHs content in coal and its emission from thermal power plant.

1. To assess the carbon accumulation in different tree species growing in reclaimed mine spoils of Jharia coal field.
2. To assess the soil carbon storage potential and carbon stability under different tree canopies of reclaimed mine spoils.
3. To evaluate the potential of locally available amendments like farmyard manure (FYM), poultry manure (PM), biochar along with fly ash to restore the barren coal mine spoil.
   1. To assess the carbon storage potentials of different biosolid amendments.

1. Basle line data on carbon stock in the reclaimed coal mine spoil.

1. Characterization of potentially toxic elements from various fly ash and bottom ash.
2. To assess the leachability of potentially toxic elements through sequential extraction.
3. To determine the trace element chemistry of different types of ashes and their association with different mineral phases.
4. To evaluate the effect of biochar on the leaching of trace elements from fly ash.

1. Characterization of coal industrial effluent and evaluate it’s potential to be used for aquatic photo autotrophs cultivation.
2. Isolate and identify, characterize the efficient strains of photo autotrophs(algae/aquatic microphytes) and optimization of the process parameters.
3. Evaluate the sensitivity and tolerance of different spp. to the application of coal washery effluent, etc.
4. Study the potential of utilizing aquatic photo-autotrophs for bio fuel and value added by-products.
5. Study the process for recovery of coal fines and usage mode of spent water.

1. To design and develop bioreactor (500 L) for conversion of low rank coal to methane. -Completed
2. To optimize process parameters for methane production & determine the biokinetic parameters of methane producing microorganisms. Completed for Lab scale reactor.
3. To study the possibility of utilizing spent slurry for recovery of value added products like rock phosphate based fertilizer, humic acid, fulvic acid and PHA (Poly hydroxyl alkanoates). Ongoing

1. Efficient microbial strains for CH4 production: 17 methane generating bacteria were isolated from different sampling sites. Microbial Patent: 6 Pleurotus djamor (MDU-1), Pleurotus citrinopileatus(CO-1), Aspergillusspp, Emericella nidulans, Aspergillus aculeatus (NRRL 4912), Streptomyces SP.13648B
2. Coal/biomass based rural bio gas reactor-Copyright and Desighn act by CSIR-CIMFR
3. Process developed: Developed process ″Coal/biomass based rural bio gas reactor″ will help for coal to gaseous fuel production in rural sector
4. Educational Achievements 4 PhD (continuing); 13 M.Tech and M.Sc Thesis (Completed)

1. Isolation, identification & selection of high CO2 tolerant species of photosynthetic micro algae from mined out soil & coal samples, optimization of process parameters .
2. To compare distinctive cultural systems for CO2 sequestration: Open pond system-closed photo-bioreactor system.
3. To assess effect of other toxic constituents of flue gases (NOx, Sox etc ) on carbon mitigation.
4. To assess the possibility of using coal washery effluent/coal mine water for growth of microalgae and possibility of utilizing microbial biomass for value added by products.

1. Photobioreactor for CO2 capture-Copyright by CSIR-CIMFR
2. Fibrous Matrix Photo- Bioreactor, Developed and Patented by CSIR-CIMFR

1. To isolate &select white rot fungi/bacteria for PHA synthesis.
2. To optimize process parameter for PHA synthesis from low rank coal & characterization of the PHA.
3. To assess effect of other recalcitrant molecule present in the LRC for PHA synthesis.
4. To investigate integrated approach for the possibility of utilizing spent slurry for the recovery of value-added by-products

1. The development of two-step integrated systems by merging bio-depolymerization of low grade coal by fungi and process for the synthesis of PHA, will lead to increase the efficiency of the PHA synthesis process.

1. Collection & characterization of chemical constituents of coal, water, soil, and bio methanated coal from the coal bed reservoir.
2. Isolation & screening of extremophiles methanogenic bacterial species
3. Biokinetic parameters of methane producing microorganisms and optimization study in laboratory.
4. Study on the influence of culture growth amendments and conditions and rate limiting step(s) of microbial methane generation from coal.
5. Study on the enrichment action of methanogens in coal for the recovery of bio-methane.