Ionite (antiseptic material)

2021: Creation in the Russian Federation of a material for medical masks that destroys viruses

In mid-August 2021, the NGO Health of the Nation announced the creation of a new material with antiseptic properties, which was called Ionit. According to the developers, their product, intended for use in filters and medical masks, is able to destroy viruses and bacteria that fall on the surface.

The antiseptic material is a nonwoven web. Unlike masks and other personal protective equipment, it not only captures virus particles, but also completely deactivates them. In the production of Ionite, a ductility component and viscose fiber are added.

In Russia, create material for medical masks that destroys viruses

In the structure of the material, we "graze" active organic molecules. These fragments deactivate, that is, destroy viruses and bacteria when they enter the surface of the material. Moreover, the active fragments themselves from the surface of the material do not "evaporate." The effect on the bacteria is by destroying the cell membrane. Viruses destroy their shell or their structure itself, "explained Maxim Yakovlev, development director of the development company.

According to him, bacteria and viruses cling to tissue fibers and do not "fly" from it to other materials, the canvas itself does not make breathing difficult and it has high air permeability, in addition, it is more comfortable than the usual masks.

NGO Health of the Nation is going to launch sales in pharmacies in 2021. According to the organization, the approximate price of a filter of such material for a face mask is about 100 rubles. A mask with already built-in filtering material will cost 250 rubles.

In addition, by the end of 2021, the company plans to complete the development of a thread from Ionit. This will allow you to make the fabric from a new material, which will make it stronger, cheaper and more durable.^[1]

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