MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411095448 A) filed by Lovely Professional University on December 04, 2024, for Phytoremediation Based Method For Heavy Metal Detoxification In Contaminated Soil.
Inventors include Prasann Kumar; Mastu Patel; and Polu Picheswara Rao.
The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.
Abstract: The invention provides a sustainable method for detoxifying heavy metals in contaminated soil through the use of hyperaccumulator plants. The process involves selecting plant species that can absorb, translocate, and accumulate metals like lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic from the soil. These plants are cultivated in the contaminated area under optimized growth conditions to maximize metal uptake. Regular monitoring of metal concentrations ensures the plants effectively detoxify the soil. Once the plants accumulate significant heavy metals, they are harvested and safely disposed of, ensuring the removal of pollutants from the environment. The method offers an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and scalable solution to combat heavy metal contamination in soils. Dated this …….Day of November, 2024 Dr. Monica Gulati Registrar Lovely Professional University
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