MUMBAI, India, Nov. 2 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641112270 A) filed by Vignans Nirula Institute Of Technology And Science For Women on September 18, 2026, for Glaze-Guard: A Sustainable Nano-Engineered Anti-Soiling Coating For Photovoltaic Glass Surfaces.
Inventors include Dr. B. M. S. Rani; T. Venkata Bhargavi; M. Akhila; Ch. Devika; T. Triveni; K. Venkata Lakshmi; P. Trisha Rani; M. Anusha; M. Mercy; and P. Divya.
The application for the patent was published on October 30, 2026, under issue no. 44/2026.
Abstract: A sustainable, nano-engineered anti-soiling coating ("Glaze-Guard") for photovoltaic glass surfaces comprises biodegradable casein, rice husk-derived nano-silica, and citric acid, combined to form a transparent protective layer of low surface energy and enhanced hydrophilicity. The coating minimizes dust adhesion and enables passive self-cleaning under natural environmental forces (wind, gravity, water), thereby improving light transmission and photovoltaic efficiency while reducing cleaning frequency, water consumption, and maintenance costs.
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