Applications of Microbial Nanotechnology in Faecal Sludge Management for Rural Areas of Chikkaballapur District

Abstract

Faecal sludge is a combination of partly digested and semisolid human excreta that is typically gathered from on-site sanitation facilities and dumped into open sewers and bodies of water. To guarantee the secure gathering, transit, treatment, and disposal of onsite collected excreta and create a pollution-free environment, a well-planned FSM is necessary. With a growing global population comes increased energy and material use, which has an impact on the environment. Among these effects are an increase in solid waste generation, faecal sludge generation, and contamination of surface and groundwater. Both direct applications of nanoparticles for detecting, avoiding, and removing contaminants as well as indirect applications through improved industrial design processes and the creation of environmentally friendly products are possible with nanotechnology. In this research, a non-energy-consuming aeration system has been suggested to be added to the current treatment procedure in light of the present energy shortage. By enhancing the efficiency of the local cleaning systems and increasing the output and selling of the by-products of the sludge treatment process, nanoparticles can lower the possibility of human interaction with faecal-borne pathogens. Recycled water for use in industry and agriculture, soil cleansers made from composted or cocomposted materials, and energy products like biogas, biofuel, charcoal pellets, industrial powdered fuel, or power are some examples of these goods.