MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641096416 A) filed by Anna University, Chennai on August 10, 2026, for Biodegradable Kenaf Fibre Composite Comprising Tamarind-Based Natural Resin And A Method Thereof.
Inventors include N. Gobi; and V. Karthikeyan.
The application for the patent was published on August 14, 2026, under issue no. 33/2026.
Abstract: Title: Biodegradable Kenaf Fibre Composite Comprising Tamarind-Based Natural Resin and a Method Thereof The present invention relates to a biodegradable natural fibre composite comprising kenaf fibres (1) as a reinforcing material and a tamarind-based natural resin (2) as a biodegradable matrix material. The invention further relates to a method of preparing the composite (3) by preparing the natural resin from tamarind seed powder, preparing and opening kenaf fibres, impregnating the fibres with the resin, followed by compression moulding, thermal curing and cooling to obtain a consolidated composite structure. The tamarind-based resin provides effective fibre-matrix (4)bonding without the use of petroleum-derived synthetic resins, thereby producing a substantially biodegradable composite. The manufactured composite exhibits improved tensile strength, flexural strength, impact resistance and structural stability, making it suitable for applications including packaging materials, furniture components, automotive interior parts, insulation products and construction panels. The invention provides an environmentally sustainable and economically viable alternative to conventional natural fibre composites employing synthetic polymer matrices.
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