MUMBAI, India, Sept. 28 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641112122 A) filed by Tkm College Of Engineering; Dr Priya K L; and Dr Indu M S on September 18, 2026, for Hybrid Coagulation–bioflocculation Process Using Psidium Guajava Bioflocculant For Microplastic Removal.

Inventors include Dr Priya K L; Dr Indu M S; Pranavya J R; Gouri Nandana S; Athulya Krishnan M; Deepa Oommen; and Fathimy R.

The application for the patent was published on September 25, 2026, under issue no. 39/2026.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid coagulation-bioflocculation process for removal of microplastics from an aqueous medium using a chemical coagulant in combination with a Psidium guajava derived biofloccul...