Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi startup “Nanosafe Solutions” has launched N95 grade antiviral NSafe masks which can be self-sanitized and can be reused over 50 times.
The newly developed self-sanitizing NSafe masks at IIT Delhi has been patented with active copper (AqCureTM) infused with zero alcohol sanitizer cum moisturizing lotion. Nanosafe Solutions claim that it will provide protection for up to 24 hours.
Additionally, Team Nanosafe Solution asserts that their new RubSafe sanitizer can deactivate most enveloped and non-enveloped viruses including SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. RubSafe, the zero alcohol sanitizer is made available at nanosafesolutions.com.
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Dr. Anasuya Roy, Founder & CEO of Nanosafe stated most sanitizing solutions nowadays are infused with either alcohol or nanosilver. However, during research, he came across the benefits and disadvantages of infusing anti-virus solutions with silver, copper, and zinc.
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Hence the reason to use copper as the sanitization and antimicrobial solution for newly developed NSafe masks and RubSafe sanitizer at IIT Delhi, Dr. Roy further added.
The NSafe mask designed by IIT Delhi startup Nanosafe is considered better than conventional N95 marks because of its self-sanitizing property and water-repellent layers. Since it can be reusable for over 50 times, it is the safest and most economical mask option in the market.
Additionally, Nanosafe envisions the future free from alcohol-based sanitizers with its range of nano copper-infused sanitizing lotion- RubSafe. Currently, RubSafe has been introduced in two aromas namely lavender and lemongrass.
Nanosafe has collaborated with Britacel Silicones, a specialty finishing company for the manufacturing of RubSafe aroma products. Moreover, RubSafe sanitizer provides a safe alternative that offers 24-hour protection against all types of viruses and microbes.
The sanitizer can effectively last throughout the day having an added protection against all kinds of germs and infections in comparison to conventional alcohol-based sanitizers.
The conventional abrasive alcohol-based sanitizers might be antimicrobial but their effects don’t last for a longer duration. It can also affect the sensitive skin of babies adversely. Apart from that due to its high evaporation rate, the skin is left unprotected soon after its application.
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During these unprecedented times, the world is adopting various measures to return back to normal while maintaining effective social distancing. The premier institutes like IITs are also taking the charge of assuring the future well-prepared for such difficult times.
Although the COVID-19 cases are still rising and even fatalities are fully equipped, students, healthcare workers, employees, and essential service providers are in dire need of innovative products.
Apart from the newly introduced NSafe masks, another IIT Delhi startup Nanosafe flagship product is AqCure water bottles and containers. The first most antiviral water bottles in the world which upon storage get free from microbes.
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