COVID-19 Research at IITs

Project Title : Smart Antiviral Coating - Easy to use and more efficient material than conventional detergent and alcohol-based sanitizer. It may be effective for different related SARS and MERS viruses other than COVID-19.

Expected Outcome : Important material as specialty coating, fluidized material which will be used to combat the SARS viruses other than COVID-19.
Expected Timeline : 24 months (bit longer due to testing and analysis procedure for which we have to depend on other labs and Institute).
Remarks : Funding required for Rs. 50 lakhs (It includes manpower of an SRF and/or RA, consumables, accessories, spares of the existing equipments, travels for discussions and testing of the samples and contingency)
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PI Details : . Nikhil K. Singha, Prof. Mahitosh Mandal, Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Prof. Sudip Ghosh, [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

Project Title : Portable / Wheeled UVC Germicidal Unit / station for Disinfection

Expected Outcome : Low cost portable units for disinfecting home and workplace using non-chemical and non-contact methods
Expected Timeline : Four weeks
Remarks : Project initiated
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PI Details : Prof. P Kumaresan and Prof. Purba Joshi, IDC School of Design for Product design , 022-25767801 and 022-25767816 , [email protected] and [email protected]

Project Title : Development of Incineration device for safe disposal of Masks/Gloves in Hospitals and Quarantine Centres

Expected Outcome : Low cost incinerators for gloves and masks disposal
Expected Timeline : one month
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PI Details : Prof. Sandeep Kumar, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Prof. Sanjay Mahajani, Department of Chemical Engineering , 022-25769346 and 022-25767246 , [email protected] and [email protected]

Project Title : Surface Spray for Decontamination and Antiviral Action

Expected Outcome : To develop a spray / wipe containing colloidal silver and copper nanoparticles that can be applied on surfaces, which will remain on the surface for at least 6 hours and be effective in viricidal action within 5-30 minutes. This will help in decontamination of the surfaces and reduce transmission through people touching commonly encountered surfaces, such as, door knobs, locks, tables, counters, etc.
Expected Timeline : Three months
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PI Details : Prof. Suparna Mukherji and Prof. Soumyo Mukherji, Dept. of Bioscience and Bioengineering , 022-25767787 , [email protected]

Project Title : To design and deploy a scalable touchless sanitizer dispenser in partnership with M/s. Shima Engineering Projects, Chennai. Working model has been developed by the company and it has been verified. Efforts will be focused on mass production with help from CWS, IIT Madras.

Expected Outcome : Deployment of portable touchless sanitizer dispenser for use in hospitals and public places such as TUCS, bus stations, police station, railway station, airports, etc.
Expected Timeline : Working model is ready. We are working on fabricating more units using materials and facilities available with CWS, PI’s lab and company.
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PI Details : Kavitha Arunachalam, Engineering Design Department , 9790986993 , [email protected]

Project Title : Developing novel filter media which filters particles of the size of 0.25 microns.

Expected Outcome : Air filter for purification in hospitals.
Expected Timeline : 1 year
Remarks : We are technologically demonstrating the filter media for defence applications which can be easily extended for Air purification filter for medical applications.
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PI Details : Profs. K Arul Prakash, Raghuram Chetty and G. Saravana Kumar , 044-22574066/4178/4736 , [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Project Title : Antariksh Waste Ventures Pvt Ltd (https://airb.in/) • Product: AirBin™ - Smart Bin Systems (IoT devices) • Description: Convert existing or new bins to smart bins with AirBin™ IoT system • Vision: Clear every Bin before it overflows | Accelerating Sustainability • Mission: Only 28% of waste generated in India is recycled & waste generated is almost doubling every 5 years. Antariskh wants to clear every bin before it overflows, by digitizing waste management processes through smart bins. • StartUp India Recognised: DIPP 18464 • Qualcomm Design in India 2019 - Top 10 Startups • ET - Top 50 startups to watch out for in 2020 • Can be retrofit on Pole (recommended), Wall or Bin lid

Expected Outcome : Antariksh is working to – • To reduce contagion of Covid-19 through waste generated at CVP’s (Contagion Vulnerable points - Hospitals, Clinics, Public Bins, Quarantine Zones) • Convert Hospitals, Clinic, Quarantine zones or Public bins to Smart Bins, to monitor their fill levels, clearances, and other related metrics, over the cloud • Send alerts to Sanitation teams at regular intervals on fill levels and on-demand clearance requests for faster disposal of contagious waste In Covid-19 case, the hazardous waste generated in hospitals, quarantine zones or red zone areas within cities - are all sources of further community transmission. Hence timely cleanup of bins, followed by some best practices for disinfection will be essential in preventing any further spread of the disease. Outcome A. Implement AirBin™ IoT system in bins in hospitals, clinics, quarantine zones or public bins in red zones within city limits, where hazardous waste maybe generated and has high contagion potential for COVID-19 - i. to remotely monitor waste levels in bins ii. get timely alerts when bins are getting filled up iii. plan and improve waste management process for speedier collection, transportation and disposal B. Get automated cumulative reports of waste clearances and estimated waste generated by categories of wastes, locations, priority, etc. C. Update concerned sanitation teams with status of bin levels periodically D. Update concerned recycler or incinerator for scheduling pickup of waste or route optimization for best pickup route, if across multiple clinics
Expected Timeline : 3-5 months
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PI Details : Mahek Mahendra Shah , 9885809393 , [email protected]

Project Title : Greenvironment Innovation & Marketing India (P) Ltd (http://www.greenvironmentindia.com/index.html) is an environmental engineering start-up focused towards providing smart technologies for water, energy & environmental management in commercial establishments, industries, IT parks, hospitals, hotels, large residential communities/apartments and institutions. Their USP is providing real-time monitoring (RTM) & troubleshooting support through innovative smart water, energy & environmental management Internet of Things (IoT) based technologies, these solutions help customers achieve the assured ROI & life cycle support for utilities/treatment plants investments. They offer solutions on a subscription model to customers with no upfront capital cost. Greenvironment service customers across various segments like hospitals, hotels, residential communities, IT Parks, malls & industries.

Expected Outcome : Currently working to develop a cost-effective IoT based automated solution for disinfection of buildings, businesses, institutes & communities, so as to provide clean and safe environment for end users to conduct their business / operations with confidence to fight against COVID19 Pandemic. Outcome Smart solutions for disinfection of air & water, and help all our existing customers bring their operations back to normal when the lockdown is over. • Real time monitoring & data reporting of the effective functioning of the disinfection process in buildings, businesses, institutes & communities. • To meet the WHO Guidelines to contain the spread of COVID 19 virus
Expected Timeline : 9 months
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PI Details : Varun Sridharan , 9962663255 , [email protected]

Project Title : Earthfokus Earthwise Pvt. Ltd. https://www.earthfokus.com/ Earthfokus is an ecofriendly product manufacturing green company, incorporated in 2017, having developed nozzles and water savers for taps and faucets. To date, they have supplied more than 50,000 nozzles to homes, corporates and other commercial places. A group of 4 engineers started EarthFokus back in 2017.

Expected Outcome : The main objective of this project is to come up with a low-cost disinfectant tunnel that can be used in commercial places where people can just walk through the tunnel and get disinfected. Plus it’s efficient in delivering fine mist and has automatic on and off switch. Outcome It’s very essential to stay sanitized to stay safe from the COVID-19. In commercial spaces, it’s hard to keep everybody clean. This cost-effective tunnel is easy to walk in and it sprays a fine mist over the person covering the entire body from the body to the leg, It’s fine that you do not get drenched while walking through it. It disinfects your whole body by spraying the sanitizer over the body. This is a very simple way and acts as a supplementary method to prevent ourselves from the coronavirus.
Expected Timeline : 2 weeks
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URL : www.earthfokus.com
PI Details : Arun Subramaniam , 9962996622 , [email protected]

Project Title : Development of Functionalized Inanimate Surfaces with Repurposable Multi-targeted Virucidal agents/drugs for Preventive and Cost-effective Antiviral Applications

Expected Outcome : The goal of the proposed project is to develop virucidal coatings for inanimate surfaces used in healthcare settings such as surgical masks for the prevention of infectious diseases caused by highly contagious pathogens like SARS-CoV-2. T
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PI Details : Dr. Nagma Parveen , 0512 259 2065 , [email protected]

Project Title : Preparation of low cost hand sanitizer in the Chemistry department lab for campus community

Expected Outcome : Low cost hand sanitizer prepared in the lab.
Expected Timeline : Ready for production
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PI Details : Department of Chemistry , 011-2659 1501 , [email protected]

Project Title : Development of room enclosure to spray disinfectant to health workers. In this, we are attempting to develop a room enclosure to spray disinfectant to health workers. Simple hardwares will be used for the purpose. After successful testing, the arrangement can be used for large scale gathering in future.

Expected Outcome : A room enclosure to spray disinfectant to health workers
Expected Timeline : 3 months
Remarks : We are attempting to provide the help as per suggestion from GMCH, Guwahati.
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PI Details : Sajan Kapil, R. GaneshNarayanan, PS Robi , 8451823572, 9954604304 , [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Project Title : 3 Layer fabric mask

Expected Outcome : Mask
Expected Timeline : 2-3 weeks
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PI Details : Dr. Sajan Kapil , 8451823572 , [email protected]

Project Title : We have ventured in to addressing the COVID-19 disease by preparing a potent hand-sanitizer which is a synergistic combination of plant based antimicrobials and Ethanol /or Isopropanol both. The formulation confirms to WHO standards. We have compared the efficacy of this sanitizer with other products available in the market and found it equally effective.

Expected Outcome : Plant based antimicrobial doped Sanitizers conforming to WHO standards.
Expected Timeline : Sanitizer - Ready to be prepared in large quantities.
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PI Details : Naveen Kumar Navani, Professor , +91 7088275555 , [email protected]

Project Title : Development of UVC Disinfection Cabinet

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URL : https://www.iitbbs.ac.in/iit-bhubaneswar-developed-a-uvc-disinfection-cabinet.php
PI Details : Prof R V Raja Kumar, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar, [email protected]

Project Title : Waste treatment and sanitization methods and preparedness for Covid-19 outbreak at domestic, hospital, community and urban scales.

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PI Details : Dr. Rajesh Roshan Dash, [email protected]

Project Title : IIT Bhubaneswar prepares alcohol based hand sanitizer as per WHO parameters

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Remarks : The School of Basic Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar has prepared alcohol based hand sanitizer, which has been prescribed by World Health Organization (WHO) for preventing the spread of coronavirus and its spores from small surfaces and hand for use by the campus community. Dr. A, Biswas and his research group have prepared hand sanitizer .
URL : https://www.iitbbs.ac.in/iit-bhubaneswar-prepares-alcohol-based-hand-sanitizer.php
PI Details : Dr. A, Biswas

Project Title : Development of Pocket Sanitizer

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URL : https://www.iitbbs.ac.in/development-of-pocket-sanitizer.php
PI Details : Dr. Srikant G, [email protected]

Project Title : IIT Bhubaneswar developed a Disinfectant Station to combat COVID-19

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Remarks : Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar with regards to the ongoing outbreak of Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) is committed to the health and welfare of the campsites so has gone ahead and currently developed a Disinfectant Station at the main gate of the Institute.
URL : https://www.iitbbs.ac.in/iit-bhubaneswar-developed-a-disinfectant-station-to-combat-covid-19.php
PI Details : Dr. Mihir Kumar Pandit & Dr. V. Pandu Ranga

Project Title : IIT Bhubaneswar developed a Disinfectant Tunnel to combat COVID-19

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Remarks : The Disinfection tunnel is a semi-closed structure and is currently being used at the main gate of IIT Bhubaneswar so that it may be helpful in sanitization of almost entire portion (except the face and head) of the body of persons. The unit applies spray of appropriate disinfectant comprising of isopropyl alcohol and hydrogen peroxide in the form of fine mist generated from four nozzles placed at different heights, focused towards a specific location and connected to the air blowers. The sensing unit of the developed system is programmed to keep the disinfectant mist turned on for 15-20 sec, once the person reach to the central position. The person has to take a full turn while standing at the designated location to get exposed to the spray mist to the desired level.
URL : https://www.iitbbs.ac.in/development-of-a-disinfectant-tunnel-by-iit-bhubaneswar.php
PI Details : Dr. Suvradip Mullick, Dr. Gaurav Bartarya, Dr. Chetan, Dr. Mihir Kumar Pandit, Mr. Bivudatta Mohanty, Mr. Dilip Kumar Sahoo, Mr. Umesh Melkani, Dr. Ashis Biswas

Project Title : Developed sanitizer bottles and supplied to the campus requirements to serve the campus.

Expected Outcome : Now a large team has started to make this in large quantity to support the local population around IITH.
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Remarks : Completed
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PI Details : Dr. Mudrika, MSME dept. , (040) 2301 7118 (O) , [email protected]

Project Title : Made about 3000 bottles of sanitizers (250 ml) and about 5500 3-ply masks and distributed to local needy people. They are also working on to bring out a face shield in large quantity in collaboration with RCI Hyderabad.  

Expected Outcome : Provide Protection to protential suspect of the Covid-19
Expected Timeline : On-going
Remarks : Pure EV, a company incubated out of IITH, and situated just outside IITH Campus, with one of our faculty (Dr. Nishanth, MAE dept.) leading the research activities.
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PI Details : Dr. Nishanth, MAE dept. , (040) 2301 7110 (O) , [email protected]

Project Title : Developed sanitizer bottles and supplied to the campus requirements to serve the campus and local administration.

Expected Outcome : Now a large team has started to make this in large quantity to support the local population around IITH.
Expected Timeline : On-going
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PI Details : Dr. Jyotsnendu Giri, BME dept. , (040) 2301 7118 (O) , [email protected]

Project Title : A UV-light Sterilization System/ Hybrid UV-H2O2 Sterilization System to disinfect artefacts and N95 masks for reuse

Expected Outcome : Effective Sterilization System to disinfect artefacts and N95 masks
Expected Timeline : 2 Months
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PI Details : Dr. Ram Prakash, Dr. Neha Jain, Dr. V. Narayanan, Dr. Kaushal Desai, Dr. Somnath Ghosh, Dr. Suril V. Shah, Dr. Ankur Gupta, Dr. Deepak Fulwani, Dr. S.C. Bose, Dr. P. K. Tewari, Dr. Shankar Manoharan

Project Title : Hand sanitizer by IIT Jodhpur

Expected Outcome : In-House Effective hand saitizer
Expected Timeline : Delivered to meet requirements of IITJ campus and other neighboring institutions
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PI Details : Dr. Nirmal Kumar Rana

Project Title : Development of light activatable quantum dot impregnated antiviral paint

Expected Outcome : Development an antiviral paint for the hospitals, diagnostic centre and public areas to reduce the spread of COVID 19. The proposed antiviral paint will facilitate the adsorption of the virus on the painted surface and subsequently damage/degrade the virus via in situ ROS production under normal white light.
Expected Timeline : 12 months
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PI Details : Dr. Indranil Banerjee (PI), and Dr. Raviraj Vankayala (Co-PI)

Project Title : Food Products Sterilization using UV Light to fight COVID-19

Expected Outcome : Effective sterilization of food products
Expected Timeline : 1 Month
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PI Details : Dr Ram Prakash, Coordinator, Dr Anand Krishnan Plappally, Dr Neha Jain and Dr Deepak Fulwani

Project Title : Hand Sanitizer (as per WHO guidelines)

Expected Outcome : The composition of this Hand Sanitizer (for 500 mL test solution) was as follows 99.9% Ethanol: 333.33 mL (66.67 % v/v) 3% H2O2: 16.68 mL (0.1 % v/v) 98% Glycerol: 5.58 mL (1.137 % v/v) Distilled Water: 44.1 mL Aloe vera Gel: 100 mL
Expected Timeline : Implemented
Remarks : AVANA in association with CATALYSIS GROUP prepared Hand Sanitizer (as per WHO guidelines) as a precautionary initiative to fight against COVID-19. The preparation of Hand Sanitizer was executed in the CATALYSIS GROUP, Discipline of Chemistry, IIT INDORE under the supervision of Dr. Sanjay K. Singh. AVANA volunteers and the members of CATALYSIS GROUP prepared the sanitizer as per the WHO guideline on Mar. 18, 2020. The composition of this Hand Sanitizer (for 500 mL test solution) was as follows 99.9% Ethanol: 333.33 mL (66.67 % v/v) 3% H2O2: 16.68 mL (0.1 % v/v) 98% Glycerol: 5.58 mL (1.137 % v/v) Distilled Water: 44.1 mL Aloe vera Gel: 100 mL
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PI Details : Team AVANA

Project Title : Florescent bricks and coatings with self illuminating properties for application in UV disinfection Chambers

Expected Outcome : Technical study has been undertaken with the objective of developing support infrastructure for fighting Covid19 Pendemic
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PI Details : Dr.Sandeep Chaudhary

Project Title : Development of UV based set up to deactivate Covid19 VIRUS

Expected Outcome : Development of UV based set up to deactivate Covid19 VIRUS as required by IG Indore to disinfect the Mobile Phones, Watches on the Plastic Surface
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PI Details : Dr.Pankaj Sagdeo

Project Title : 1.Development of Disinfection Tunnel using ICMR approved water-soluble biocompatible disinfectant

Expected Outcome : For inanimate object associated with hospital activities. It is based on mist-spray technology.
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PI Details : by Prof. G.S. Murthy, Dr. Debasis Nayak, and Dr. Sharad Gupta

Project Title : Development of UV-C LEDs and UV-C photo detectors for disinfection of surfaces/ PPEs against COVID-19 and other pathogens

Expected Outcome : Detectors for disinfection of surfaces/ PPEs against COVID-19 and other pathogens
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PI Details : Dr.Vipul Singh

Project Title : Development of sterilization chamber by faculty members from BSBE and Electrical Engineering using 254 nm ultra-violate (UV) rays to sterilize personal objects i.e. mobile phone, wallet, etc. of duty-bound police, doctors, and associated personnel.

Expected Outcome : Development of sterilization chamber
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PI Details : Dr.Sharad Gupta

Project Title : Automatic Hands-free Wearable Sanitizer Dispenser

Expected Outcome : A portable and wearable hands free sanitizer dispenser
Expected Timeline : Ready for production
Remarks : In the wake of COVID-19 and finding a solution for the problems arose due to it we have tried to contribute something to the society. The doctors and the other health care workers need to sanitize their hands frequently and its really important for them to do so.
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PI Details : Dr. Shubhajit Roy Chowdhury , 9816683456 , [email protected]

Project Title : UVC Sterilizer

Expected Outcome : Novel Sterilizer
Expected Timeline : 20-30 days
Remarks : Under process
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PI Details : Prof. P.K. Mishra, [email protected]

Project Title : Low-cost Hand Sanitizers and training of sanitization

Expected Outcome : Sanitizer and Training
Expected Timeline : Done
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PI Details : Dr. Marshal and Dr. V. Ramanathan, [email protected], [email protected]

Project Title : IIT Palakkad is preparing alcohol-based hand sanitizer to kill the Coronavirus along with other microorganisms. The hand sanitizer has been prepared following the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. The composition of the hand sanitizer is 75% Isopropanol (IPA), 1.45% Glycerol and 23.55% deionized water. Few drops of essential oil can be added for fragrance. Glycerol and water were first mixed thoroughly before adding into isopropanol. The final solution was homogenized before aliquoting in smaller bottles.

Expected Outcome : We are regularly preparing bulk quantity of IPA-based hand sanitizer and supplying to IIT Palakkad community as well as various hospitals at Palakkad for sanitization purpose.
Expected Timeline : This is already being prepared in regular basis.
Remarks : This hand sanitizer is strictly for external use. Please consult doctors if someone swallows the liquid or the liquid is sprayed in eyes.
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PI Details : Prof. K. V. G. Kutty, Dr. Sushabhan Sadhukhan, Dr. Shanmugaraju Sankarasekaran, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Project Title : Development of hands-free sanitizer/soap dispensers to contain COVID 19

Expected Outcome : The expected outcome is detailed designs of various inexpensive, foot-operated soap/hand-sanitizer dispensers which can be used by the public. It is expected that some of these can be replicated at home by students/the general public, while others will need access to a workshop but can be easily mass-produced by industry.
Expected Timeline : One design has been deployed. More designs will be fabricated in the next 4 weeks.
Remarks : Inexpensive foot-operated sanitizer/soap dispensers are being developed and deployed to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses from soap dispensers which are for public use. While existing commercial designs are commonly made using electronics and require power, the focus here is on foot-operated systems. The systems include designs which can be reproduced at hospitals using equipment which is expected to be easily available there. Low- cost, do-it-yourself designs are favoured for such applications.
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PI Details : Dr. Samarjeet Chanda,Dr. S.Kanmani Subbu,Dr. Anand T N C., [email protected], sksubbu @iitpkd.ac.in, [email protected]

Project Title : Rapid creation of negative pressure MWCNT embedded FRP composite isolation ward for Covid-19 patients

Expected Outcome : Design and development of negative pressure MWCNT embedded FPRP composite isolation ward
Expected Timeline : 12 Months after release of the fund
Remarks : Total Budget=9.90 Lakhs
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PI Details : Dr. Kalyan Kumar Singh , 9471191207 , [email protected]

Project Title : Design and fabrication of Development of disinfectant station for quick sanitization of personnel

Expected Outcome : Full body sanitization of people in public places specially in Hospitals, malls, police stations, isolation ward, quarantine buildings etc.
Expected Timeline : One Month
Remarks : IIT ISM Dhanbad has installed a prototype of the disinfectant station at the main gate of the institute. This disinfectant station uses the mist technology where in the disinfectant solution is atomized in aerosol and directed over the person for disinfection. The system is designed so that the disinfectant solution can provide maximum protection to the personal passing through the passage inside the enclosures. The total estimated time for the disinfection is 15 seconds and total consumption rate of the disinfectant is 1 litre per minute.
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PI Details : Prof A R Dixit,Assoc. Professor, Mechanical Engg Dept. , +91-9430133003, 0326-2235620 , [email protected]

Project Title : Preparation of Hand-Sanitizers as per the guidelines prescribed buy WHO.

Expected Outcome : • Production of alcohol based Hand-sanitizers in bulk. • Supply of the hand sanitizer to Indian Army, Police, Local Administration, etc.
Expected Timeline : Ongoing, Will be completed as per the requirements
Remarks : In view of the present situation with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, IIT Jammu has prepared alcohol-based cost-effective hand sanitizer based on the guidelines recommended by WHO. Approximately 30 L of hand Sanitizer has been supplied to the medical unit of IIT Jammu on Monday 23rd March 2020, for the distribution among the students, faculty and staff members as well as for the usage of the visitors. As a social service and outreach activity, the IIT Jammu has prepared and distributed approximately 220 L of hand sanitizer for Indian Army. In addition, we are remotely helping Indian Army in the preparation of hand rub, especially for those who are not able to come to IIT Jammu. We are also in the process of preparing 500 L of hand sanitizer as per the request and the starting materials received from Army Hospital Satvari, Jammu.
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PI Details : Dr. Pankaj Chauhan , 09876005398 , [email protected]