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"A young scientist from Balasore, Dr Siddharth Pati and his research team have achieved a remarkable scientific breakthrough by developing capsules made from shrimp shells. Their innovative research has now been officially approved by the Indian Patent Office.Advertisment Traditionally considered harmful to the environment, shrimp shells are now proving to be extremely useful, thanks to this eco-friendly innovation. The team"s work focuses on biotechnology and material stability, demonstrating that shrimp shell-derived chitosan can be effectively used to make biodegradable capsule coatings for the pharmaceutical industry. This discovery not only turns marine waste into a valuable resource but also promotes sustainable and environment-friendly practices in medicine production. Siddharth Pati"s eco-friendly chitosan research marks a significant step forward in green biotechnology and waste-to-wealth innovation.Advertisment "Generally, we throw shrimp shells and fish scales. But we are processing those through scientific technology and producing a biopolymer. It is called eco-friendly chitosan. The Indian government has granted us patent. We had submitted it in 2024. Following its examination, we were granted patent on October 10, 2025," said young scientist Dr Siddharth Pati. Also Read: Odia scientist finds medicine to cure breast cancer "We took the initiative and are formulating it for pesticide without pesticide cultivation. It has been recognised by Startup India and Startup Odisha. Recently, we filed a patent, and the patent has been granted by the government of India. We have been certified for what could be done on the improved version of biopolymer in agricultural applications," said young scientist Dr Debabrata Panda. Since 2021, research on shrimp shell processing has been underway. Typically, shrimp shells, crab shells, and fish scales are transformed into raw materials for applications in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial sectors. Raw materials collected from various shrimp processing plants are processed in a dedicated factory to produce chitosan. This high-value product is then exported to pharmaceutical and agricultural fertiliser companies both within India and abroad. Local residents of Balasore have praised young scientist Siddharth for his innovative initiative. Through his startup, he has established a processing plant and created employment for 50 persons. "
