MUMBAI, India, June 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641071806 A) filed by Peri College Of Arts And Science on June 10, 2026, for Genetically Enhanced Microbial Consortium For Industrial Wastewater Treatment.
Inventors include Dr. Anto Suganya R; Dr. Sudha M; Ms. Dhanisha S; Ms. Jhansi R; Ms. Kaviya D; and Ms. Pramila A.
The application for the patent was published on June 19, 2026, under issue no. 25/2026.
Abstract: TITLE: Genetically Enhanced Microbial Consortium for Industrial Wastewater Treatment ABSTRACT The present invention concerns a microbial consortium comprising a genetically modified microbial consortium for use in the efficient treatment, detoxification and resource recovery of industrial wastewater from the textile, pharmaceutical, chemical, food processing, mining or manufacturing sectors. The invention provides for a novel multi-species microbial ecosystem which is comprised of a plurality of genetically engineered bacteria, fungi and microalgae working together in a synergistic manner to degrade complex organic pollutants, remove toxic heavy metals, eliminate emerging contaminants, and improve overall water quality. The proposed consortium features engineered metabolic pathways, adaptive biosensing mechanisms, and selfregulating quorum communication networks, which enable them to optimize pollutant degradation under varying wastewater conditions, unlike conventional biological treatment systems that rely on the naturally occurring microorganisms with limited degradation capabilities. 0-Jun- 2026/85880/202641071806/Form 2(Title Page) The consortium is linked with a smart (biofilm-based) treatment platform in which microorganisms grow into dynamically structured biofilms on nanostructured support matrices that increase the stability of the microorganism, resistance to toxic shock loads and treatment efficiency. The engineered microorganisms can produce pollutant specific enzymes, such as those capable of degrading dyes, hydrocarbons, phenolic compounds, pharmaceutical residues, pesticides and heavy-metal complexes. A novel genetic safety circuit for environmentally controlled proliferation and self-limiting biological circuits prevents uncontrolled proliferation of modified strains in the environment. The system also includes real-time biosensors that constantly monitor the contaminant levels and automatically turn on specific metabolic pathways for adaptive treatment performance. As described in one embodiment, the consortium allows for simultaneous degradation, bioaccumulation, biosorption and biotransformation processes, and yields significantly higher pollutant degradation rates and lower sludge production than traditional treatment methods. Recycled biomass can be used for bioenergy, recovery of nutrients or generating bio-industrial products, in line with circular economy principles. The invention provides an environmentally friendly, energy-efficient and scalable solution to industrial waste water management, greatly enhancing water reclamation and re-use potential. The genetically engineered microbial consortium is a next generation biotechnology platform that can be used to create intelligent, autonomous, high-performance industrial waste water treatment applications.
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