MUMBAI, India, Feb. 6 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202421078827 A) filed by MKSSS's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture for Women, Pune, Maharashtra, on Oct. 17, 2024, for 'three-dimensional printed construction blocks composition and method of preparation thereof.'

Inventor(s) include Tanaya Rajendra Takale; and Vaishali Anagal.

The application for the patent was published on Feb. 6, under issue no. 06/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a three-dimensional (3D) printable construction block composition and a method for its preparation. The composition utilizes textile waste in combination with soil and other natural components to produce sustainable, low-cost, and eco-friendly construction materials suitable for 3D printing applications. The composition comprises textile waste, soil component, and sand component, mixed to form a dry mix and subsequently combined with water to form a printable wet mix. The composition may optionally include natural waste, binder, or adhesive component. The prepared wet mixture is suitable for extrusion through a 3D printing robotic arm to fabricate construction blocks. The invention provides an effective method of reusing textile waste while reducing the environmental impact of conventional building materials."

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