MUMBAI, India, June 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611019393 A) filed by Dr. Shobha Kulshrestha; Dr. Kuldeep S Rathore; Dr. Harish Kumar; Ms. Preeti; Dr. Mamta Chahar; Dr. Surendra Kanikella; Dr. A. Asha; Dr. S. Selvakumar; and Dr. S. Ambika on February 19, 2026, for A Method For Phase And Bonding Verification Of Metal Oxide Nanoparticle Composites Using Ftir Ad Xrd Analysis.
Inventors include Dr. Shobha Kulshrestha; Dr. Kuldeep S Rathore; Dr. Harish Kumar; Ms. Preeti; Dr. Mamta Chahar; Dr. Surendra Kanikella; Dr. A. Asha; Dr. S. Selvakumar; and Dr. S. Ambika.
The application for the patent was published on June 26, 2026, under issue no. 26/2026.
Abstract: The present invention provides a systematic method for phase and bonding verification of metal oxide nanoparticle composites by integrating Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis, enabling comprehensive characterization of chemical, structural, and surface properties. Nanoparticles synthesized through chemical, green, or doped approaches are prepared for FTIR to identify metal–oxygen bonds, surface functional groups, and stabilizing ligands, and for XRD to determine crystalline phases, lattice parameters, crystallite size, and potential secondary phases. The combined analysis allows simultaneous verification of chemical bonding, functionalization, phase purity, lattice integrity, and dopant incorporation, ensuring reproducible and high-performance nanoparticle composites. The method is non-destructive, adaptable to single, mixed, and multi-component metal oxide nanoparticles, and supports optimization of synthesis parameters. It provides a reliable framework for laboratory research, industrial quality control, green synthesis validation, and environmentally sustainable applications, ensuring consistent nanoparticle performance for photocatalysis, antimicrobial activity, adsorption, and other technological or environmental applications.
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