MUMBAI, India, Aug. 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411005249 A) filed by Indian Council Of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, on Jan. 25, 2024, for 'photocatalytic reactor for ethylene degradation.'
Inventor(s) include Ghodki Bhupendra M; and Choudhary Poonam.
The application for the patent was published on Aug. 1, under issue no. 31/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses an efficient method/design for ethylene degradation and management in a controlled environment. A stainless steel cylindrical photocatalytic reactor (100) consists of two semi-cylindrical nano-catalyst coated sleeves (103) and four UV lights (104) as primary components. These components are strategically arranged to synergistically harness both photocatalytic and photochemical oxidation techniques, effectively breaking down ethylene. When exposed to UV radiation, the nano-catalyst-coated sleeves become optically active. An electronic control panel facilitates the adjustment of radiation dose and airflow rate. With an effective volume of 4-5 liters, the reactor operates in two modes: controlled conditions and real-time storage. Results from both modes illustrate the efficient degradation of ethylene under diverse operational conditions. Additionally, the reactor proves valuable for ethylene management and extending the shelf life of climacteric fruits and vegetables in the supply chain. With a lifespan of 1-3 years for its components, this portable, economical, and human, food, and animal-safe photocatalytic reactor efficiently degrades ethylene, even in low-temperature and high-relative-humidity environments."
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