MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541132382 A) filed by Indian Institute Of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, on Dec. 26, 2025, for 'a porous hybrid bio-aerogel and a method of preparation thereof.'
Inventor(s) include Sushmee Badhulika; Debmalya Sarkar; and Shital Jyotsna Sahoo.
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 relates to a porous hybrid bio-aerogel. The present invention relates to a biodegradable, porous, and photo-responsive bio-aerogel for a self-powered energy harvesting device. The bio-aerogel comprises a sodium alginate and polyvinyl alcohol polymeric matrix reinforced with a Pr/Mg-BTC metal-organic framework (MOF) and graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4). When integrated into a triboelectric nanogenerator, the aerogel functions as a tribo-positive layer capable of generating electrical energy from mechanical stimuli. The incorporation of Pr/Mg-BTC MOF enhances charge trapping and dielectric properties, while g-C3N4 enables photo-induced charge generation under light exposure. The invention provides a lightweight, flexible, and environmentally friendly energy harvesting platform suitable for wearable electronics, self-powered sensors, and Internet-of-Things applications."
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