- Simple method for bacterial detection from any type of water.
- No need of any instrument, lab. Assistance.
- Anyone can perform without any skill.
This is a simple kit; bacterial detection can be made by observing color change. Time taken to change the color will determine the bacterial load.
Technology has been transferred to an industry
Aquaculture (shrimp) farms have started using this kit in the farm and also in the hatcheries. There is also business scope in the domestic user market.
The process does not involve any discharge; only 5×5 cm modified PVDF membrane will be generated after each testing. The Eppendorf tube can be washed, sterilize and reused.
Trial for commercialization is in progress
PVDF membrane and some non-hazardous chemicals
Membrane manufacturing machine
Cost for large production: 1000 membrane strip cost ₹5,000
For home segment: 30 numbers of strip cost ₹300 (for monthly regular monitoring/family)
Know-how for preparation of functionalized PVDF membrane for bacterial detection and demonstration; Color chart for the extent of bacterial presence;
