Research

COVID-19 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
Co-PI:	Dr Udayraj, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai, Dr Soumya Gangopadhyay, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai
Contact info :	kaushik@iitbhilai.ac.in; soumya@iitbhilai.ac.in
Timeline Start Year :	2020

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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.