MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511008627 A) filed by Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research An Indian on January 30, 2025, for Antibacterial Formulation Comprising Of Peppermint Oil Nanoemulsion And Cellulose Nanocrystals Of Mentha Piperita.
Inventors include Amitabha Acharya; Rubina Dhiman; Harpreet Kaur; Shiwani Randhawa; Trilok Chand Saini; Manik Bathla; Probir Kumar Pal; and Sudesh Kumar Yadav.
The application for the patent was published on August 14, 2026, under issue no. 33/2026.
Abstract: This invention presents a novel antibacterial formulation composed of peppermint oil nanoemulsion as an active ingredient and cellulose nanocrystal as base material. Peppermint oil, enriched with various antibacterial compounds, is transformed into a nanoemulsion to enhance its antibacterial properties and stability. The peppermint oil nanoemulsion demonstrated superior antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, with MIC values of 18.22 µL/mL and 35.25 µL/mL, respectively. Cellulose nanocrystals function as a carrier and thickener, providing a stable matrix for the antibacterial agent. This unique combination results in a formulation with improved antibacterial efficacy. This innovative approach holds promise for addressing bacterial infections which can be used for various topical medication and cosmeceutics industry.
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