MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611009519 A) filed by Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Jan. 30, for 'biodegradable diaper and method for accelerated degradation using sugarcane bagasse derived cellulosic fibers and mal.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Sumita Singh; and Dr. Kunal Arora.
The application for the patent was published on March 13, under issue no. 11/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a biodegradable diaper made with sugarcane bagasse-derived cellulosic fibers and an innovative dual-trigger accelerated degradation system. The diaper consists of a compostable topsheet, an acquisition and distribution layer, and an absorbent core with functionalized bagasse fibers mixed with biodegradable superabsorbent polymer, moisture-responsive microcapsules, and a Microbial Acceleration Layer (MAL). On normal days worn, the diaper is very absorbent, provides comfort, and leakage protection. The microcapsules rupture and release degradative agents that initiate fiber and polymer breakdown when placed into a moist composting or organic waste environment. The MAL promotes rapid microbial colonization, thereby providing deeper penetration and accelerated biodegradability of all biodegradable components. It plays a dual-trigger mechanism that can transform the diaper from a relatively stable hygiene product to rapidly degrading biomass, thus significantly reducing the burden placed on landfills, microplastic pollution, and agricultural waste."
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