MUMBAI, India, July 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641079965 A) filed by Sona College Of Technology on June 29, 2026, for Eco-Stabilized Clay Soil For Enhanced Foundation Performance.
Inventors include Raja K; Kalaiselvi S; Logeshkumar M; and Senthil Kumar S R R.
The application for the patent was published on July 03, 2026, under issue no. 27/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT The present invention relates to an eco-friendly process for stabilizing clayey soils using a synergistic combination of sodium alginate and jute fibers to improve soil strength and foundation performance. Sodium alginate is incorporated in an amount of 0.5–2.0% by dry weight of soil as a biopolymer binder, while jute fibers are incorporated in an amount of 0.5–2.0% as natural reinforcement. The stabilized soil exhibits enhanced cohesion, stiffness, and load-bearing capacity. An optimum composition of 1% sodium alginate and 1% jute fiber achieved significant improvements in unconfined compressive strength and approximately 69% reduction in foundation settlement, making the invention suitable for sustainable ground improvement applications.
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