MUMBAI, India, Aug. 31 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621075229 A) filed by Indian Institute Of Technology Bombay on June 17, 2026, for Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composite Material And Method For Manufacturing The Same.

Inventors include Nitin Kumar Arya; and Aparna Singh.

The application for the patent was published on August 28, 2026, under issue no. 35/2026.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide a natural fiber-reinforced polypropylene composite material and a method for manufacturing the same. The composite material, according to embodiments herein includes Saccharum munja fibers, a thermoplastic polymer matrix, and a compatibilizer. Further, the composite material exhibits...