One of the issues associated with the bio-conversion of oil palm biomass into bio-compost is the long maturation time of composting. Since the palm oil mills operate continuously at least six days a week generating large quantities of biomass and POME, rapid composting is very crucial in order to make composting projects efficient and effective in clearing the accumulated biomass. Rapid composting is largely dependent on the effectiveness of the microbes and optimisation of the composting process. One of the most efficient and promising techniques of centralised composting is using an aerobic composter,  incorporating a microwave generator for final stage processing to eliminate microorganisms and other pathogens, and to retain the nutrients in the composter without producing any objectionable foul smell. This is particularly important if we need to export the bio-compost. The composter provides agitation, aeration and mixing of the compost materials, to induce the growth of indigenous microbes under aerobic condition, hence accelerating the composting process. 

Main Research: Nahrul Hayawin Zainal