MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641051336 A) filed by Mr. N. Naresh; Mr. K. Ravi Naik; Ms. B. Pallavi; Mr. I. Manith Kumar; and Mr. T. Lokesh, Hyderabad, Telangana, on April 22, for 'a sustainable composite tile and method for manufacturing using plastic waste, textile waste, and tile debris with epoxy resin binding system.'
Inventor(s) include Mr. N. Naresh; Mr. K. Ravi Naik; Ms. B. Pallavi; Mr. I. Manith Kumar; and Mr. T. Lokesh.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a sustainable composite tile and a method for manufacturing the same using recycled plastic waste, textile waste, and ceramic tile debris. The invention addresses the growing environmental concerns associated with solid waste disposal and depletion of natural resources by converting heterogeneous waste materials into value-added construction products. In the proposed method, plastic waste is shredded, textile waste is processed into fibers, and tile debris is crushed into fine aggregates, followed by cleaning and drying to ensure material compatibility. These processed materials are combined with an epoxy resin and hardener system in a predetermined ratio to form a composite mixture. The mixture is cast into moulds using a layered technique, compacted to eliminate air voids, and cured at ambient temperature to obtain rigid composite tiles. The resulting tiles exhibit improved mechanical and physical properties, including enhanced compressive strength, low water absorption, and high impact resistance compared to conventional tiles. The use of epoxy resin ensures strong interfacial bonding and durability, while textile fibers and plastic components contribute to flexibility and crack resistance. The invention further incorporates the use of low-cost, recyclable moulds, making the process economical and suitable for small-scale production. The developed composite tiles are suitable for applications such as flooring, wall cladding, and paving. Overall, the invention provides an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and structurally efficient alternative to traditional construction materials, promoting sustainable waste management and circular economy practices."
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