MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202631063518 A) filed by Jis College Of Engineering, Nadia, West Bengal, on May 19, for 'jute fiber reinforced composite brick with enhanced strength and functional performance.'
Inventor(s) include Ananya Barman; Dr. Trina Dutta; Dr. Jit Chakrobarty; Diya Rani Pal; Ishika Barat; Kritika Sarkar; Md Sakil Hasan Mondal; Ayush Sharma; and Poulasta Banik.
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 smart composite brick and a method for its manufacture, utilizing treated jute fibers as a natural reinforcement phase within a cementitious or clay-based matrix. Through a specific alkali treatment and controlled mixing process, the invention achieves superior mechanical properties, including enhanced tensile strength and crack resistance, while simultaneously reducing thermal conductivity for improved energy efficiency in buildings. The resulting construction unit provides a sustainable, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternative to conventional bricks, supporting modern green building standards through the use of renewable materials and enhanced functional performance."
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