MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202631043094 A) filed by Narula Institute Of Technology, Kolkata, West Bengal, on April 4, for 'a biodegradable bottle integrated with natural fiber reinforcement.'
Inventor(s) include Ms. Sharmistha Basu; Mr. Sudhangshu Sarkar; Mr. Ankesh Samanta; Aparajita Paul; and Md Ashik Khuda.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a high-strength, transparent, and fully biodegradable bottle comprising a composite of a plant-derived biopolymer matrix and surface-modified natural fiber reinforcements, specifically bamboo-derived nanocellulose. The invention utilizes a specialized chemical treatment and a thermal-mechanical alignment process to ensure superior interfacial bonding and optical clarity. By orienting the nanofibers bi-axially during the molding process, the resulting container exhibits mechanical properties and gas barrier characteristics that rival conventional petroleum-based plastics such as PET. The invention provides a sustainable packaging solution that is mechanically robust during its lifecycle but undergoes rapid mineralization in composting conditions, effectively addressing the technical and environmental limitations of prior art biodegradable containers."
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