MUMBAI, India, Feb. 6 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541121477 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 4, 2025, for 'treatment of pathogens in ornamental fish.'
Inventor(s) include Ashmitha Kalairaj; Swethashree Rajendran; Shrinidhi Sureshbabu; T. Senthilvelan; and Dr Ramya Mohan.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 6, under issue no. 06/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "This research proposes the green synthesis and application of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Magnifera indica (mango leaves), Musa paradisiaca (banana peel), and rock salt for the treatment of pathogenic infections in ornamental fish. The study aims to develop an eco-friendly, cost- effective antimicrobial solution leveraging phytochemical-rich agro-waste materials. Extracts from M. indica leaves and M. paradisiaca peels are combined with a rock salt solution to form the MM extract, which acts as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent in the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles through reaction with silver nitrate (AgNCh). The resulting Silver MMS Nanoparticles will be characterized using techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, SEM, TEM, and XRD to determine their physicochemical properties. The antimicrobial efficacy of the synthesized nanoparticles will be evaluated by applying them to ornamental fish infected with common aquatic pathogens. Parameters such as wound healing, behavioral response, mortality rate, and microbial load reduction will be monitored. This study also explores the biocompatibility and safety of the nanoparticles to ensure their non-toxicity to aquatic life. The anticipated outcome is that Silver MMS Nanoparticles will exhibit significant antibacterial activity and contribute to the recovery of infected fish, offering a novel, sustainable therapeutic approach in ornamental aquaculture. This research not only utilizes biodegradable agricultural waste but also promotes a circular bioeconomy, presenting a viable alternative to conventional chemical treatments in aquatic health management."
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