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coatings on PPE kits and spray for disinfecting tunnels and for fogging purpose.These materials are non- volatile in nature with no foul smell, possess high anti-microbial activities, and show high shelf life on different metallic or non-metallic surfaces.
The team has developed two types of coatings, hydrophilic and hydrophobic, and hence one can use them based upon the area of application.The hydrophilic materials are primarily meant for fogging and spray on walls etc., while hydrophobic materials are specifically designed for coatings on PPE.
Contact Info: nsingh@iitrpr.ac.in
Website Link:
http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/noble-synthetic-material-anti-microbial-coatings
IIT Goa works to find a cure for COVID-19
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa has initiated a process to find a potential drug against COVID-19.The team is carrying out the work in collaboration with researchers at the Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA. The team plans to synthesise the newly-designed compounds and then check for their bioactivity against the virus to identify the starting point for potential drug discovery efforts.
Website Link:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/at-iit-goa-team-works-to-find-a-cure-for-covid-19/article- show/75750357.cms
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