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Publication No: IN202211045097 [India] Application No: 202211045097
Title: Leather-like material and a process for the preparation thereof using wastes of agricultural and leather sectors
Publication Date: 09-02-2024 File Date: 05-08-2022
Inventor(s): Muralidharan Vimudha; Jebathomas Christon Ringle; Sridhar Vasavi; Sundaramoorthy; Baddipudi Ramanaiah; Balaraman Madhan; Palanivel Saravanan
IPC Classification: D06N3/00, C08L97/02, C02F103/24, D06N3/14, C14C9/00
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cellulose-based leather-like material prepared using solid wastes generated from agricultural activity and leather  manufacturing process. The developed material finds potential Application as a substitute for leather, and can be used for  manufacturing leather products such as footwear, lifestyle leather products and garments. In other words, the invention finds wide  Application in leather and product industries. A simple process to prepare the material is also disclosed. It provides an economical  option to effectively use agro and other tannery solid wastes as renewable sources to manufacture value added products, leading to a  circular economy.
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