MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611066535 A) filed by Prof. Dr. Simerjit Kaur; Anantika; Monika Devi; Dr. Arshpreet Kaur; Dr. Nidhi Singal; and Dr. Rahul Dev on May 27, 2026, for A Mycelium-Based Formulation For Wastewater Treatment And A Process Thereof.
Inventors include Prof. Dr. Simerjit Kaur; Anantika; Monika Devi; Dr. Arshpreet Kaur; Dr. Nidhi Singal; and Dr. Rahul Dev.
The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a mycelium-based formulation for wastewater treatment and a process thereof for capture and partial biodegradation of microplastics from contaminated wastewater. The formulation comprises living fungal biomass derived from Pleurotus ostreatus, Trametes versicolor, or combinations thereof integrated with a biodegradable polymer matrix comprising starch, chitosan, glycerol, and sodium alginate to form an interconnected porous bio-foam structure. The fungal biomass and polymer matrix are combined in defined ratios to provide enhanced porosity, elasticity, particle retention, and aqueous stability. The developed bio- foam enables entrapment of polyethylene, polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene terephthalate microplastics while simultaneously promoting oxidative surface modification through extracellular fungal enzymes. The invention further provides a scalable process involving fungal colonization, polymer blending, foam generation, freezing, and freeze drying for development of reusable and biodegradable wastewater remediation bio-foam structures.
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