Research
Title : | Design and Development of a Powered Air-purifying Respirator Incorporating Nano-coated Filters along with Headgear for Healthcare Workers Involved in Treatment of COVID-19 |
Area of research : | COVID-19 Research, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Engineering Sciences |
Focus area : | Development of nanocoated filters |
Principal Investigator : | Dr Kaushik Bandyopadhyay, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai |
Timeline Start Year : | 2020 |
Contact info : | kaushik@iitbhilai.ac.in; soumya@iitbhilai.ac.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | Design and development of complete head and face protection gear for frontline medical personals engaged in treatment of COVID-19 infected patients Establishing suitable technology for cost effective manufacturing of protective headgear along with nano antiviral material coated filter and associated cover for donning and doffing. |
Co-PI: | Dr Udayraj, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai, Dr Soumya Gangopadhyay, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai |