Core Insights - SINTX Technologies has announced the issuance of International Patent No. 7635292, covering novel agricultural uses of silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) for plant protection and antimicrobial treatment, complementing U.S. Patent No. 11,591,217 [1][2] - The company is launching a wholly-owned subsidiary, SINTX Agribiotech, Inc., to focus on developing and commercializing agricultural and environmental technologies [2][4] - The global antimicrobial fertilizer and crop protection market is projected to reach $10.36 billion by 2030, presenting a significant market opportunity for SINTX's Si₃N₄ technology [3] Company Strategy - The new agribiotech subsidiary will operate independently from SINTX's medical device business, allowing for focused resource allocation and potential partnerships with agricultural companies [4] - The company aims to deploy Si₃N₄ in various agricultural settings, starting with wine production, leveraging its antifungal properties against grapevine diseases [5][6] Product Advantages - SINTX's Si₃N₄ formulation offers broad-spectrum antimicrobial action without damaging plant tissue, positioning it as a sustainable alternative to traditional copper-based fungicides [6] - Internal research indicates that Si₃N₄ can reduce the growth and sporulation of the grapevine pathogen Plasmopara viticola by 80-90%, with complete protection observed in select trials [5][6]