MUMBAI, India, April 20 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411076038 A) filed by Shoolini University Of Biotechnology And Management Sciences, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, on Oct. 8, 2024, for 'a photocatalyst for effective photodegradation of organic pollutants.'
Inventor(s) include Vatika Soni; Pankaj Raizada; and Pardeep Singh.
The application for the patent was published on April 17, under issue no. 16/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to the development of a highly efficient photocatalytic material, O-SrTiO3/NiO/AC-EWC, designed for the degradation of hazardous dyes and antibiotics in industrial wastewater. The photocatalyst is fabricated through the integration of oxygen vacancy-rich SrTiO3 and nickel oxide (NiO) with activated carbon derived from exhausted water filter cartridges (AC-EWC). The resulting S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst exhibits remarkable efficiency in degrading Methylene Orange (MO) and Doxycycline Hydrochloride (DCHCl) under visible light, achieving over 95% removal within 60 minutes. The material's high specific surface area, enhanced charge separation, and reduced electron-hole recombination significantly contribute to its superior photocatalytic performance. This approach not only addresses the pressing issue of water pollution but also promotes the reuse of waste materials, aligning with green chemistry principles for environmental remediation."
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