NIT Faculty Member, His Team Secures Patent For Innovation

SRINAGAR: A faculty member from Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Dr. Vijay Kumar and his team have received a patent for their research titled as "Biodegradable Packaging Film and How to Make It" from Govt of India.

The other collaborators of Dr. Kumar include Dr. Vishal Sharma (Panjab University Chandigarh), Dr. Kashma (DAV College, Sector-10, Chandigarh, and Sonal Choudhary (Panjab University Chandigarh).

The whole team was granted a patent for their research titled “Biodegradable Packaging Film and a Process for its Preparation thereof.”

Dr. Vijay said that it is a significant milestone for us, marking a culmination of hard work, dedication, and innovative thinking. Developing sustainable solutions has always been a core focus for us, and this patent approval reaffirms our commitment to environmental stewardship, he said.

“Mostly our biodegradable packaging film offers a sustainable alternative to traditional packaging materials, addressing the growing need for ecofriendly solutions in today's market,” Dr Vijay said.

He said that the present invention relates to a biodegradable packaging film comprising agarose, neem gum, hydroxyapatite and polysorbate 80.

“The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said biodegradable packaging film. The present biodegradable packaging film incorporates natural ingredients and is prepared by green synthesis,” he added.

Another team member of the group, Dr. Vishal Sharma said in today’s era, the most pervasive and enduring recent change to the environment is the accumulation and fragmentation of plastics.

“Plastic has lured humans due to its empowered quality of life whether it is through the ease of packaging or due to its flexibility, longevity, plasticity, or its overall convenience to humans,” she said.