SRMAP student P Mohan Aditya has been awarded with copyright for the design of Biodegradable "Face Shield for Humans"
When the pandemic struck, P Mohan Aditya, a 3rd-year Mechanical Engineering student from SRM University, AP, took steps to develop the face shield made from bio-degradable substances. He named it "Facial Shield 2.0, as it was an improved version of the ordinary face shields.
Using the CAD software, Aditya designed the transparent visor of the face shield and manufactured the remaining headband using the CNC machine. The CAD model was used as the input to the CNC machine, Following the design, the CNC machine analyzed and cut the cardboard and transparent sheet accordingly.
The face shield 2.0 serves as the outer defence to the mucous membranes (nose, eyes, and mouth). It comes with a transparent visor made of the thin layer of 175-micron reusable plastic and a highly durable headband made from 3 ply corrugated cardboard. The cardboard's bursting strength is 16kg/ sq. cm which is quite durable yet lightweight. Due to the use of biodegradable materials, the price of the face shield at an affordable cost of Rs 15. The face shield 2.0 is adjustable and suitable for all head sizes made with firm elastic for comfortable wear without hurting the head.
Adimulapu Suresh, Minister for Education, State of Andhra Pradesh and MP, appreciated the student’s efforts in the Secretariat's premises.
Aditya said, "After discovering a shortage in the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) globally, I started researching on developing a piece of standard equipment to combat the pandemic. I am thankful Ravi, attorney of SRM-AP who supported me throughout the tough times by answering all doubts amidst challenging circumstances.”
Another innovative design by Aditya is “building block for bed” for which he has applied for copyright on August 2020. It aims to making beds using reusable materials for COVID-19 patients. He and his team also successfully created an electric bicycle using a 24V 250Watt DC motor powered by a 12V and 12Ah battery in the previous team assignment.
