MUMBAI, India, Aug. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641086864 A) filed by Mepco Schlenk Engineering College on July 16, 2026, for Uv-Resistant Biodegradable Mulch Film Using chitosan Matrix With Natural And Nano Additives.
Inventors include Dr. R. Sasireka; V. Aishwarya; and K. Kayathri.
The application for the patent was published on August 07, 2026, under issue no. 32/2026.
Abstract: The growing use of plastic films in agriculture is of serious environmental concern, and there is an urgent need for eco-friendly alternatives. This research focused on the production of biodegradable films based on chitosan as the main biopolymer, supplemented with cinnamon essential oil, onion peel extract, a...