MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641095694 A) filed by Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College on August 07, 2026, for Lignova-Agricultural Waste-Based Eco-Friendly Construction Tile.
Inventors include Valentina Puffi Graf G; Tameem Parvana P; Prathiban B; Keerthana A; Dhaarshini M; and Dharshini D.
The application for the patent was published on August 14, 2026, under issue no. 33/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an eco-friendly construction tile, namely LIGNOVA, manufactured using renewable agricultural waste materials including coconut husk fibers, sugarcane bagasse fibers, dried leaf fibers, and one or more natural bio-based binders. The invention aims to provide a sustainable alternative to conventional ceramic and cement-based tiles by utilizing agricultural residues that are otherwise discarded or burned, thereby reducing environmental pollution and promoting waste valorisation. The manufacturing process comprises the collection of agricultural waste, cleaning, drying, fiber preparation, mixing with natural binders, moulding under hydraulic or mechanical compression, curing, quality testing, and packaging. The resulting composite tile exhibits lightweight characteristics, adequate compressive strength, improved thermal insulation, sound absorption, and enhanced durability, making it suitable for residential, commercial, and institutional flooring and wall applications. The manufacturing process eliminates the need for high-temperature kiln firing, thereby significantly reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions, and production costs compared with conventional tile manufacturing. Furthermore, the invention supports circular economy principles by converting renewable biomass waste into value-added construction materials. LIGNOVA provides an environmentally sustainable, cost-effective, and durable solution for green building applications while addressing agricultural waste management and promoting eco-friendly infrastructure development.
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