MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641019177 A) filed by B. Gurukarthik Babu; S. Benjamin Deva Sakayam; R. Santhiya; Karl Joseph Samuel; D. Prince Winston; R. Muthu Eshwaran; B. K. Parrthipan; M. Prithviraj; M. Surya Prakash Kumar; and K. Jayabalaguru, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on Feb. 19, for 'hydrogel synthesis from biodegradable waste and iot integration for enhanced agricultural water retention and related methods.'
Inventor(s) include B. Gurukarthik Babu; S. Benjamin Deva Sakayam; R. Santhiya; Karl Joseph Samuel; D. Prince Winston; R. Muthu Eshwaran; B. K. Parrthipan; M. Prithviraj; M. Surya Prakash Kumar; and K. Jayabalaguru.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "This document describes a method for enhancing water retention in agricultural soil through the use of hydrogels synthesized from biodegradable waste, specifically pineapple peel waste. The method incorporates a smart IoT monitoring system that includes a microcontroller and communication protocol to connect sensors. These sensors monitor environmental and soil parameters, optimizing resource management and improving agricultural efficiency. The hydrogels, which are super absorbent polymers, are applied directly to the soil or growth medium, reducing irrigation frequency and enhancing plant growth by delivering water and nutrients directly to the plant root zone. Additionally, the hydrogels contribute to reduced fertilizer usage, decreased erosion and water runoff, and improved plant performance in arid regions, while also protecting the environment against drought and groundwater contamination."
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