MUMBAI, India, June 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621022227 A) filed by Dkte Society'S Textile And Engineering Institute on February 25, 2026, for Smart Iot-Ai System For Pathogen-Aware Degradation And Traceable Disposal Of Medical Plastic Waste.
Inventors include Dr. Mrs. J. P. Kharat; and Mr. Swaroop Thikane.
The application for the patent was published on June 19, 2026, under issue no. 25/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT: Smart IoT-AI System for Pathogen-Aware Degradation and Traceable Disposal of Medical Plastic Waste This invention describes integrated smart system for pathogen-aware classification, adaptive degradation, predictive analysis, and certified disposal of infectious medical plastic waste in healthcare environments. The system comprises a classification and infection-load assessment unit employing AI-based polymer recognition and biosensor-based pathogen detection; an adaptive degradation chamber configured to modulate sterilisation and biodegradation parameters based on detected inputs; a predictive analytics engine trained to estimate neutralisation and decomposition timelines; and a blockchain-enabled compliance interface that generates immutable, verifiable certificates of safe disposal. Real-time sensor feedback governs the dynamic control of environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, UV-C exposure, and enzymatic application. The invention ensures traceable, risk-sensitive waste treatment, particularly for items contaminated by high-risk pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2, MRSA, and tuberculosis. It addresses critical limitations in existing waste management practices by providing an intelligent, automated, and regulation-compliant framework for the safe and accountable disposal of biomedical plastic waste.
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