MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641051710 A) filed by Mohan Babu University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, on April 23, for 'eco-friendly fiber reinforced concrete using banana fiber and recycled plastic waste.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. G K Arun Vivek; Mr. B. Veeranagaiah; Mr. P. Rajasekhar; Mr. R. Sishvik; Mr. K. Mokshith; and Ms. N. Viswa Priya.
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 describes an eco-friendly concrete mixture that incorporates banana fiber and recycled plastic waste as sustainable construction materials. Conventional concrete production consumes large quantities of natural resources and contributes to environmental pollution. At the same time, agricultural waste such as banana fibers and plastic waste materials often remain underutilized. The proposed invention utilizes banana fibers as natural reinforcement and recycled plastic waste as a partial replacement for coarse aggregates in concrete. Banana fibers improve crack resistance and enhance tensile and flexural strength, while plastic waste reduces density and promotes recycling of non-biodegradable materials. Concrete specimens are prepared using different proportions of banana fiber and plastic waste and tested for mechanical properties including compressive strength, tensile strength, and flexural strength. The results demonstrate that an optimal combination of approximately 15% plastic waste and 1.5-2% banana fiber provides improved sustainability with acceptable structural performance. This invention offers a practical solution for environmentally responsible construction by converting agricultural and plastic waste into valuable building materials while reducing dependence on conventional natural resources."
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