MUMBAI, India, July 11 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511060889 A) filed by Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on June 25, for 'anti-termite silica nanoparticle from musa (banana) leaves and preparation method thereof.'
Inventor(s) include Nazia Tarannum; Manvi Singh; Vijai Malik; and Ashish Kumar.
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: "The present invention provides for a method of preparing anti-termite nanoparticles utilizing banana leaves and the anti-termite nanoparticles thereof. The said method of preparing anti-termite silica nanoparticles is simple, eco-friendly and does not utilize toxic/harmful chemicals. Further, the present invention provides for highly efficacious and stable silica nanoparticles effective against termites. The silica nanoparticles are biodegradable, non-toxic and have long shelf life. Field applications demonstrate their high efficacy in preventing termite infestations, making it suitable for use in construction and wood industry. The invention significantly advances green nanotechnology for termite control, promoting sustainable and cost-effective termite management solutions."
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