Research

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Title :	Low cost face mask
Area of Research :	COVID-19 Research, Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Focus Area :	Development of face mask
Principal Investigator :	Prof A Mukhopadhyay, Professor, Prof V Midha, Professor & Head, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (BRANIT), Jalandhar
Contact info :	arunangshu@nitj.ac.in; midhav@nitj.ac.in
Timeline Start Year :	2020

Details

Outcome/Output:

Facemasks help in stopping large particle droplets, splashes, sprays or splatter, aerosol that may contain germs (viruses and bacteria) from reaching the wearer’s mouth and nose and may help to prevent transmission.

Organizations involved

Implementing Agency :	Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (BRANIT), Jalandhar
Funding Agency :	NA

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