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Germicidal coated fabric for protection from bacteria and viruses

Implementing Organization

Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem)
Principal Investigator
Praveen Vemula
Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem)
Associate Investigator

About

The aim of this project is to manufacture germicidal coated fabric for protection from bacteria and viruses. This can be stitched into a facemask and other personal protective equipment (PPE). The material carries a chemical - based on quaternary ammonium salt backbone - that deactivates viruses and bacteria. When coated on cellulose-based fabrics, the chemical is irreversibly linked to the cloth.

Patents

NA

Achievements

NA

Outcome / Output

Germicidal technology has shown a 99.99% kill rate (three log reduction) against a wide range of viruses, including COVID-19. Masks and PPE fabricated from this material are expected to provide protection by deactivation of microbes. Technology has been commercialised.

Publications

NA

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Funding Organization
Funding Organization
Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Quick Information
Focus Area
Protection from microorganisms
Start Year
2020
Sanction Amount
₹ NA
Status
Ongoing
Contact
praveenv@instem.res.in
Output
No. of Research Paper
00
Technologies (If Any)
00
No. of PhD Produced
NA
No. of Patents
Filed : 00
Grant : 00
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