MUMBAI, India, Aug. 10 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621060481 A) filed by Indian Institute Of Technology Bombay on May 12, 2026, for Hemostatic Sponge, Composition, And Method Of Preparation Thereof.
Inventors include Prakriti Tayalia; Mamatha M Pillai; and Chakravarthi Marri.
The application for the patent was published on July 31, 2026, under issue no. 31/2026.
Abstract: Embodiments herein relates to a hemostatic sponge, a composition, and a method for preparation thereof. The sponge according to embodiments herein includes a porous, cross-linked matrix, wherein the matrix comprises a protein–polysaccharide network having covalent amide linkages forming a three-dimensional interconnected structure. Embodiments herein further disclose a composition for preparing the hemostatic sponge. In one embodiment, the composition includes a protein; a polysaccharide; a coagulation cascade activator; and a cross-linking system. The disclosed sponge exhibits a porous and absorbent structure capable of rapid fluid uptake and effective interaction with blood components to promote rapid clot formation. Further, the disclosed sponge demonstrates improved blood clotting performance along with favorable swelling behavior and compatibility with blood cells. Furthermore, the disclosed sponge is cost-effective, scalable, and suitable for use in surgical, trauma, and emergency care applications. FIG. 1
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