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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Researchers from which institute have developed an anti-microbial five-layered face mask?
A
IIT-Ropar
B
IIT-BHU
C
IIT-Indore
D
IIT-Palakkad
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Loosely woven cloth products provide the least protection, layered finely woven products offer more protection, well-fitting disposable surgical masks and KN95s offer even more protection, and well-fitting NIOSH-approved respirators (including N95s) offer the highest level of protection.

Detailed explanation-2: -The antibacterial activity of nanoparticle-coated masks was quantified according to the procedures of AATCC 100-1999. A 100% reduction in viable E. coli and S. aureus was observed in the coated mask materials after 48 h of incubation.

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