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SINTX obtains international patent for Si₃N₄ agribiotech use; forms Agribiotech subsidiary
Sintx Technologies, Inc.
- International Patent No. 7635292 covers agricultural uses of silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) for plant protection and antimicrobial treatment.
- Wholly-owned subsidiary SINTX Agribiotech, Inc. formed with dedicated management team to commercialize agri/enviro technologies.
- Global antimicrobial fertilizer & crop protection market projected to reach $10.36B by 2030; Si₃N₄ targets sustainability.
- Silicon nitride reduced grapevine downy mildew (P. viticola) growth by 80-90% in trials, with complete protection in select cases.
- Subsidiary operates independently from medical device business, enabling focused resource allocation and partnerships.
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