Researchers have developed a reusable, recyclable, washable, odourless, non-allergic and anti-microbial N95 masks by utilizing 3D printing expertise.
The four-layer masks whose outer layer is made up of silicon has a shelf lifetime of greater than 5 years relying upon the use, stated the Ministry of Science and Technology in a press release on Monday.
A four-layer filtration mechanism has been used within the masks whereby the outer and first layer of the filter is coated with nanoparticles.
The second layer is a high-efficiency particulate absorbing filter, the third layer is 100 micrometer filter and the fourth layer is a moisture absorbent filter.
The Ministry added that aside from stopping Covid-19 an infection, the masks will also be utilized in totally different industries the place staff are uncovered to excessive volumes of mud and will be modified as per the requirement by altering the filter configuration.
A trademark and a patent have additionally been filed for the masks referred to as ‘Nano Breath’, the Ministry stated, including that it may well additionally assist forestall extreme lung illnesses similar to Silicosis.
Atul Thakur, Preeti Thakur, Lucky Krishnia and P.B. Sharma, Dinesh Kumar analysis scholar from Amity University, Haryana, and Rakesh Srivastava from University of Nebraska, US, have collectively developed this product that has immense potential as a prophylactic.
A Zetasizer Nano ZS, a facility supported by the Fund for Improvement of Science and Technology Infrastructure challenge of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, which permits excessive temperature thermal evaluation for ceramic supplies and catalysis purposes, has been used to hold out this work, the Ministry stated.
Source: www.ibtimes.co.in
