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Next Generation Nanofiber-based Sensing PROVEIL PPE Masks for Extended Protection and Shelf-life

Grant number: 101203379

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Key facts

  • Disease

    Disease X

  • Start & end year

    2025
    2029

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $4,447,842.77

  • Funder

    European Commission

  • Principal Investigator

    Maira ARMADA BLANCO

  • Research Location

    Spain

  • Lead Research Institution

    BIOINICIA SL

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Infection prevention and control

  • Research Subcategory

    Barriers, PPE, environmental, animal and vector control measures

  • Special Interest Tags

    Innovation

  • Study Type

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Not Applicable

  • Vulnerable Population

    Not applicable

  • Occupations of Interest

    Not applicable

Abstract

This project aims to develop, scale, and commercialize the second generation of the reusable PPE product, based on a virucidal nanofiber technology, tradenamed PROVEIL. The PROVEIL technology was developed, patented, certified as FFP2 R D, won several awards in Spain, and sold in millions of units during the COVID-19 pandemic. The innovative second-generation PPE, 2G-PROVEIL, will focus on improving the design for optimal fitting, enhancing the filtration and breathability balance, reaching PPF3 and selecting the best EU-based materials to minimize inhalable contaminants. It will also improve comfort, extend usability and shelf-life, enhance sustainability, and antimicrobial performance of the previously developed electret-free nanofiber-based filtration technology. Additionally, the new product will be equipped with a sensor to inform the user about proper fitting.