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Patent Number:- IN454760

Bio-Based Encapsulated Bitumen Pellets and Method of Preparing the Same

  • Sector: Biotechnology,
  • IPC: A61K, C10G, C08L, C08K, C11D,
 

Need

Significant energy and fuel loss occur when trucks transport bitumen, especially if not transported at full capacity, due to heating requirements

Solution

Introduces bio-based encapsulated bitumen pellets using agar, sorbitol, glycerol, and water, allowing for unheated transport, storage, and mixing, enhancing efficiency.

Innovation

The encapsulated bitumen pellets, utilizing a sustainable seaweed-derived agar mixture, represent a significant advancement in bitumen transport and handling, reducing energy and fuel consumption while promoting environmental sustainability

Market Analysis

Market: Construction and Road Building

CAGR: Approximately 3-4% growth anticipated due to increasing demand for sustainable and efficient building materials

Potential Indian Clients: Road construction companies, municipal corporations, infrastructure development agencies

Why Invest?


Bitumen Pellets

Voids in Mineral Aggregate (VMA)

Environment-friendly

Energy conservation

At a Glance


Current TRL: NA

Funded by: NA

IPC: A61K, C08K, C08L, C10G, C11D

Domain: Sustainable Construction Materials

For more information, reach out to Mr. Rajneesh Kumar, Head of the Technology Transfer Office, at tto@bits-pilani.ac.in and 01596-255515.