MUMBAI, India, Dec. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511101863 A) filed by Dr. Rashmi Mishra; Dr Dolly Sharma; Akash Yadav; Dhanya Jain; and Palak Dubey, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Oct. 22, for 'development and impact of biodegradable surgical gloves in enhancing sustainable healthcare practices.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Rashmi Mishra; Dr Dolly Sharma; Akash Yadav; Dhanya Jain; and Palak Dubey.
The application for the patent was published on Dec. 12, under issue no. 50/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present disclosure relates to the development of biodegradable surgical gloves formulated from natural and biopolymeric materials to promote sustainable healthcare practices. The glove comprises a biopolymer base such as polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), polylactic acid (PLA), or thermoplastic starch (TPS), blended with natural rubber or chitosan for elasticity. The composition further includes natural plasticizers, crosslinking agents, antimicrobial agents, and biodegradable fillers to enhance strength, flexibility, and microbial resistance. The gloves are manufactured using conventional dipping and curing processes and are capable of decomposing within 90-120 days under composting or soil conditions without leaving toxic residues. The invention reduces medical waste, carbon emissions, and allergic reactions while maintaining high protection standards and comfort. The biodegradable surgical gloves thus contribute to eco-friendly medical waste management and sustainable healthcare operations, representing a significant advancement toward environmentally responsible medical consumables."
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