Research
Title : | Germicidal coated fabric for protection from bacteria and viruses |
Area of research : | COVID-19 Research, Life Sciences & Biotechnology |
Focus area : | Protection from microorganisms |
Principal Investigator : | Praveen Vemula, Associate Investigator, Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), Bengaluru |
Timeline Start Year : | 2020 |
Contact info : | praveenv@instem.res.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | 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. |
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. |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), Bengaluru Funding Agency :Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Govt. of India | |