MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511005145 A) filed by Lovely Professional University on January 22, 2025, for Dual-Action Phytoremediation Method For Concurrent Heavy Metal And Organic Pollutant Removal.
Inventors include Prasann Kumar; and Mastu Patel.
The application for the patent was published on August 14, 2026, under issue no. 33/2026.
Abstract: The Dual-Action Phytoremediation Method provides an innovative approach for the simultaneous removal of heavy metals and organic pollutants from contaminated soils and water. By utilizing a combination of hyperaccumulator plants, such as Brassica juncea or Thlaspi caerulescens, for heavy metal uptake and phytodegrading plants, like Phragmites australis, for organic pollutant breakdown, the method maximizes the efficiency of remediation. The addition of beneficial microbial consortia enhances nutrient uptake and pollutant degradation through symbiotic interactions. Soil amendments like compost and biochar further support plant growth and microbial activity. This eco-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable method offers a comprehensive solution to environmental contamination, promoting soil health, reducing chemical reliance, and improving ecological balance in affected areas. Dated this …….Day of November, 2024 Dr. Monica Gulati Registrar Lovely Professional University
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