Research
Title : | Theoretical model for inactivation kinetics of infectious human coronavirus on metal surfaces |
Area of research : | COVID-19 Research, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Mathematical Sciences |
Focus area : | Mathematical modelling for COVID-19 |
Principal Investigator : | Prof Rama Kant, University of Delhi, North Campus |
Timeline Start Year : | 2020 |
Contact info : | rkant@chemistry.du.ac.in |
Details
Executive Summary : | This project aims to develop a fundamental theoretical model addressing the rate of inactivation of human coronavirus on metal and alloy. |
Outcome/Output: | The rate constants and heterogeneous rate constants of various metals have been estimated and it is observed that they are found to be smaller in copper than in other metals which indicated the rapid inactivation of coronavirus on copper surface. |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | University of Delhi (DU), North Campus Funding Agency :Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt of India | |