MUMBAI, India, July 5 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202311087067 A) filed by Shoolini University Of Biotechnology And Management Sciences, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, on Dec. 20, 2023, for 'an acrylates utilized grafting co-polymerization method for cellulose processing in woods.'
Inventor(s) include Vijay Chauhan; Gaurav Sharma; Chandresh Kumari; Sujata Bhattacharya; Vibhuti Chandel; Shagufta Butt; and Diksha Sharma.
The application for the patent was published on July 4, under issue no. 27/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses introduces a method for grafting co-polymerization in wood, specifically targeting Quercus leucotricophora and Acacia nilotica, utilizing acrylates. The process involves grafting selected woods with acrylonitrile, methyl methacrylate, acrylamide, and ethyl acrylate, resulting in a grafted cellulosic product with maximum yields of 62% and 54% for Quercus leucotricophora and Acacia nilotica, respectively. Furthermore, the grafted wood samples exhibit notable antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum, making them less susceptible to pathogenic attacks. In overall, the chemical grafting proves to be a cost-effective strategy, particularly beneficial for furniture production, where chemically modified wood exhibits increased durability, reducing susceptibility to termite infestations. However, this approach aligns with sustainable practices by efficiently utilizing trees in manufacturing processes, promoting environmental responsibility."
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