MUMBAI, India, June 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411091990 A) filed by Shoolini University Of Biotechnology And Management Sciences on November 26, 2024, for A Sustainable Method For Removal Of Microplastics Utilzing Green Nanotechnology.
Inventors include Sapna Koul; Dr. Rupak Nagraik; Abija James; Divyesh Suvedi; and Shard.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: The present invention introduces an eco-friendly method for removing microplastics from wastewater using green-synthesized iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles. The process begins with preparing a plant extract from Solanum lycopersicum leaves, which act as natural reducing and stabilizing agents for metal oxide precursors. However, the resulting nanoparticles, with inherent magnetic properties, efficiently adsorb microplastics through hydrophobic and electrostatic interactions. In overall, this sustainable, scalable approach provides an environmentally safe solution for industrial wastewater treatment, addressing the growing issue of microplastic pollution.
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