Preparation of Leather like Material from Agricultural Wastes: Pseudo-Corium

Plant-based material. Manufactured using agricultural wastes such as wheat straw and rice straw; Biodegradable

• A composite is prepared using natural polymer (plant-based) and CNC (crystalline nanocellulose) obtained from a botanical source. CNC is prepared using the cellulose obtained from the fermentation of tea or wheat straw, or rice straw. The composition is mixed with suitable cross-linkers and plasticizers.
• The cross-linkers and plasticizers used were also organic in nature. Further, the composite is reinforced with natural fabric such as cotton, linen, rayon, etc.,
• The composite was tested for mechanical properties and found to meet the requirements for manufacturing shoes, lifestyle products and garments.

• Suitable for manufacturing shoes, life-style products and garments
• Tested for physical properties & found to meet the requirements; Fulfil REACH standards
• This technology provides a simple and economical option to effectively use agricultural and other wastes to manufacture value added products; It provides environmental sustainability for agricultural sector.
• The product of this technology finds application in specific segments of consumer goods market as a leather substitute.
• The invention provides an option to use wastes as renewable sources to achieve circular economy.
• The process technology is not associated generation of wastewater or solid waste