IIT Guwahati, Berger Paints Launch Multi-Surface Protector

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, in association with Berger Paints has launched a multi-surface protector named “BreatheEasy Safe 24”. The innovation protects surfaces from germs, bacteria and viruses for a period of 24 hours and prevents its spread. The product can protect the desk, car seat, door handle, keys, buttons, bags etc. from the viruses. The innovation is designed on the Advanced Nanosilver Technology and is a specially formulated alcohol-free and environment-friendly product. It is developed by Biman B Mandal, professor at Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, and his research team at IIT Guwahati. As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread to almost all corners of the country, the government wanted the research institutions and corporates to merge ideas to form innovative solutions to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. Over the course of the past few months, India has led the way by building innovating products and BreatheEasy Safe 24 is a positive step in the journey. Speaking about the innovation, TG Sitharam, director at IIT Guwahati, said: “IIT Guwahati has been instrumental in designing several projects in helping the society and the nation fight COVID-19. BreatheEasy Safe 24 is a true outcome of academia-industry collaboration lead by IIT Guwahati.”