Biomimetic Electrospun Collagen –Graphene Nanocomposites

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Title of Product/Design/Equipment.

Biomimetic Electrospun Collagen –Graphene Nanocomposites

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IPR Status

Patent/Abroad IPR Details

Patent Application No: 3566DEL2013

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Application/Uses

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Salient Technical Feature including Competing Feature

Exfoliation of natural graphite using collagen. It bypasses the graphite oxide route, hence lesser defects. Spinning of graphene- collagen with PVA polymer to form fibres with varied applications. Yield varies from 0.03-0.05% as compared to the reported best of 0.3%.

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Level/Scale of Development

Laboratory Scale (01 litre) 

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Environmental Consideration

Eco friendly process. No high temperature, pressure requirements Major

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Status of Commercialization

Ready for commercialization 

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Major Raw Material to be Utilized

Natural Graphite, Collagen and PVA, analytical grade 

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Major Raw Plant Equipment and Machinery Required

Electrospinning unit for fibre formation. 

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Techno-Economics

Capital Investment: Rs. 50 Lakh Production cost Rs 1000/- /kg 

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Technology Package

(a) Process-Know-how, (b) Details of equipment, (c) Plant Layout and (d) Quality assurance Methods. Assistance in setting up the plant on separate terms.