Reportedly IIT Delni has invented a process to recover nutrient from human urine and antibacterial human clothes to keep body fresh. Project was showcased at the annual exhibition of the premier institution.
“Human urine contains 70 percent nitrogen, 50 percent potassium and 50 percent phosphorus and if retrieved it has potential to replace any kind of chemical fertilizer and will be environment-friendly,” said Vijayaraghavan M. Chariar, associate professor at IIT-D
Other innovations by IIT-Delhi
Process to recover nutrient from human urine
In this invention students have proposed a technology that can retrieve nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium from human urine.“Human urine contains 70 percent nitrogen, 50 percent potassium and 50 percent phosphorus and if retrieved it has potential to replace any kind of chemical fertilizer and will be environment-friendly,” said Vijayaraghavan M. Chariar, associate professor at IIT-D
Antibacterial human clothes
A team of students have developed silver nanoparticles which when applied to fabric during its manufacturing makes it antimicrobial and keeps it fresh and cool in sweltering heat.The product is already being used by brands like Marks & Spencer, Louis Philippe, Raymonds and Amante.Other innovations by IIT-Delhi
- a biosensor chip to detect pesticides, heavy metals, aflatoxin and bacterial contamination in milk;
- multi-functional wheelchairs
- protecting household items from earthquakes.
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