Cup-shaped design mask to tackle COVID-19 spread

Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bangalore researchers have developed a cup-shaped design mask that helps to create enough space in front of the mouth while speaking to tackle COVID-19.

The newly developed snug fit mask causes no speech distortion, no fogging on glasses, and indeed, packs well all around. It is designed in a way that the mask leaves practically no room for leakage while breathing.

The high breathability feature of the mask allows one to wear it without any discomfort.

The researchers have chosen the fabric layers such that there is a possibility of deactivating pathogens sheerly by the electric charges that may prevail under mild friction due to the triboelectric nature of the fabric.

Also, it uses an ergonomic design for the COVID-19 protection mask, which is essential for its ease of use for long hours.

The company has planned to produce and sell around one lakh mask per day through different distribution channels throughout India.