MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611024194 A) filed by Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Feb. 28, for 'antimicrobial concrete composition for enhanced hygiene in healthcare and water storage infrastructure.'
Inventor(s) include Aanchal Sharma; Daud Chauhan; and Ibran.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The invention relates to antibacterial concrete designed for use in hospitals and water storage systems where microbial control is critical. The concrete incorporates antimicrobial agents such as nano-silver, zinc oxide, copper oxide nanoparticles, or quaternary ammonium compounds into the cement matrix at optimized concentrations. The additives inhibit bacterial growth on surfaces and within pores by releasing antimicrobial ions or disrupting cellular metabolism. The concrete maintains structural and mechanical integrity while providing enhanced hygiene, reduced contamination risk, and improved durability. The invention offers a cost-effective, long-lasting solution for constructing hospital floors, walls, ICU areas, and potable water tanks requiring high sanitation standards."
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