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DesiGate - a mist disinfection device for everyday objects
Industry: mechanics and mechanical engineering
Manager: dr inż. Maciej Gliniak, prof. URK
Broker: mgr inż. Justyna Warot
Phone: 12 662 48 53
Email: justyna.warot@urk.edu.pl
Possible forms of commercialization: spin-off company, sale, licence
Within the framework of the project, a prototype device for disinfecting everyday objects, tools, luggage, etc., by fogging them with hypochlorous acid (HOCl) has been developed. The aim of disinfection is to remove viruses (including SarsCoV-2 coronavirus), bacteria and fungi. The use of proven fogging technology works regardless of the object of disinfection. During the industrial research carried out, the effect of HOCl on the basic pathogens present in the human environment has been verified. As a result of this work, optimum conditions for the disinfection process have been established, ensuring destruction of pathogens. There are no economically viable methods of disinfecting everyday objects, tools or luggage in Poland or abroad. Therefore, the new device meets the needs of the market - it disinfects all smooth and porous surfaces, removes at least 90% of pathogens from their surface, produces disinfectant in real time preventing its contamination. Furthermore, it does not leave any odour or stains, is safe for people and the environment and shows 80-120 times higher effectiveness in microorganisms fighting than e.g. sodium hypochlorite.
Keywords: disinfection, pathogens, hypochlorous acid