MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541130514 A) filed by Principal; and Diya Ann Jacob, Kanjirappally, Kerala, on Dec. 23, 2025, for 'microwave resonator-based microplastic detection system in aquatic environments.'

Inventor(s) include Diya Ann Jacob; Archana T; Aimy Achu Asish; Alna Maria Biju; Albert Joji; Dr. Godwinraj D; and Dr. Godfrey D.

The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The current invention is a self-sufficient, portable, and floating device that detects microplastics in water in real-time using near-field microwave sensing. In the sensing region of the app...