MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611063421 A) filed by Chitkara University on May 19, 2026, for A Biodegradable Chitosan-Curcumin-Based Smart Antimicrobial Film For Active And Intelligent Food Packaging.

Inventors include Dr. Ravidarshdeep Kaur; Sakshi Attri; Varun Kundlas; Dr. Pratima Khandayataray; and Dr. Thakur Gurjeet Singh.

The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.

Abstract: ABSTRACT A BIODEGRADABLE CHITOSAN-CURCUMIN-BASED SMART ANTIMICROBIAL FILM FOR ACTIVE AND INTELLIGENT FOOD PACKAGING A biodegradable smart antimicrobial film for food packaging comprising chitosan as a biopolymer matrix, curcumin as a pH-sensitive indicator,...