- The Scientists of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) has designed and developed a highly efficient superabsorbent material for liquid respiratory and other body fluid solidification and disinfection for the safe management of infected respiratory secretions.
- The name of the material is the 'Chitra Acrylosorb Secretion Solidification System'.
- About AcryloSorb,
- It has been developed by Dr. Manju S & Dr. Manoj Komath of the department of Biomaterial Science and Technology of the Biomedical Technology wing of SCTIMST.
- Highlights,
- It can absorb liquids at least 20 times more than its dry weight and also contains a decontaminant for in situ disinfection.
- It will reduce the risk for the hospital staff and the need for personnel for disinfecting and cleaning the bottles and canisters for reusing them and makes the disposal safer and easier.
Published On : 09 Apr 2020
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