Dr. Binsi P.K	Dr. Sobi K Chacko	Dr. Raneesh B	Dr. Nebu George Thomas

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) shares a proud achievement—an ICAR-owned  'Product and Process patent' titled “Nanofibers and a Process for Their Preparation”, developed through a multi-institutional collaboration with Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, and Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences, Thiruvalla, and validated by Pushpagiri Research Centre at Pushpagiri Medical College.

The technology, developed by Dr. Binsi P.K., Dr. Sobi K. Chacko, Dr. Raneesh B., and Dr. Nebu George Thomas, utilizes advanced nanofiber tubules as bone and dental graft materials. These nanofibers promote faster healing and tissue regeneration, offering antimicrobial, osteoconductive, and sustained-release properties. A key component of the nanofibers is hydroxyapatite derived from fish scales.  

This innovation highlights the immense potential of fish processing discards as a valuable resource for high-end biomedical applications—turning underutilized materials into solutions that advance both healthcare and sustainability.