MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611065156 A) filed by Sharda University on May 23, 2026, for Biodegradable Cmc/Pva Hydrogel Crosslinked With Citric Acid And Process Thereof.
Inventors include Singh, Sushant; Mishra, Santosh Kumar; and Jahan, Iram.
The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable and biocompatible hydrogel comprising carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and citric acid as a crosslinking agent, and a process for preparation thereof. The process comprises alkalization of cellulose using sodium hydroxide and isopropanol, etherification using monochlo...