In a development that can come in handy in combating Covid-19, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), a Pune-based “deemed to be” University has developed a Nano-technology based disinfectant spray to disinfect all types of surfaces.
Named “Ananya”, the disinfectant spray can be used by anyone -- from a common man to a healthcare worker and from individuals to people on a mass-scale.
This spray can be used on masks, PPEs, hospital linens and also on contaminated surfaces like medical instruments, elevator buttons, door knobs, corridors and rooms etc.
“This nano-technology assisted formulation will not only stop the corona virus from entering a human body, but it will also kill the virus when the virus comes in contact with this formulation layer on masks, PPE etc,” a Pune-based defence ministry official said. According to the official, this is a water based spray and will be effective for more than 24 hours. This formulation adheres very effectively to fabric, plastic and metallic objects, and its toxicity to humans is negligible.
The shelf life of the spray is said to be more than six months.
Commercial production of this spray is in progress. It will be available in various sizes - from small handy bottles for personal use to atomiser sprays for large.