MUMBAI, India, July 11 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541060124 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on June 24, for 'sustainable bioplastic from microalage haematococcus: a green alternative to conventional plastic.'
Inventor(s) include Ashokkumar Veerarmuthu; Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan; and Chandramughi V P.
The application for the patent was published on July 11, under issue no. 28/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Bio-pigments and bioplastics are two prominent sectors exhibiting increased demand for sustainable alternatives due to the fast-paced population growth. In the recent years, green microalgae an environmentally sustainable source have risen to prominence as leading producers of valuable compounds. This study investigates the viability of employing microalgal cells for the synthesis of bio-pigment and biopolymers, particularly astaxanthin and poly hydroxyl khanates (PHA). After extraction of astaxanthin from Haematococcus sp .. the remaining residues was utilized for PHA production. The growth rate assessment indicates that Haematococcus sp .. achieved the highest astaxanthin concentration (2.5 mg/L) on the 20111 day. Additionally, the highest PHA content was also observed in Haematococcus sp .. demonstrating its potential for biopolymer production. The affordability of cultivation and adaptability of Haematococcus sp .. augment its industrial significance, rendering it a viable candidate for extensive applications. Integrating its bioplastics capabilities with additional biodegradable materials along with algal residues such as gelatine, com starch and glycerol presents a feasible approach for developing forthcoming sustainable polymers."
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