Archive · 20 May 2025
IIIT-A Scientists Develop Affordable Plasma Separation Device
Scientists at IIIT-A in Prayagraj have created a new device that can quickly separate blood components, like plasma, which is usually a time-consuming process.
This new device uses tiny channels to separate blood, and it can also clean water by removing bacteria and particles.
It's much cheaper than existing machines, making it accessible to smaller clinics and rural areas.
The device is based on a 20-year patent and a research published in a prestigious journal.
The device can filter out tiny particles and detect when water is effectively purified, offering a sustainable solution for both healthcare and clean water access.
IIIT-A scientists developed a cost-effective device for rapid blood plasma separation.
The device uses hydrodynamic techniques and micro-channels to separate blood components.
It can also purify water, removing bacteria and suspended particles.
The device is significantly cheaper than conventional machines.
The innovation is expected to benefit both urban and rural populations.
- Who
- Scientists from the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIIT-A)
- What
- A cost-effective device that separates plasma from blood and purifies water.
- When
- The project was granted between 2015 and 2020.
- Where
- Prayagraj (Allahabad), India
- Why
- To provide an affordable and efficient method for separating blood plasma and purifying water.
- Institution
- IIIT-A, Prayagraj
- Plasma Separation Time
- Minutes
- Principle of Operation
- Hydrodynamic techniques
- Estimated Device Cost
- Rs 1,000
- Filter Size Range
- 2 nanometres to 10 micrometres
- Funding Source
- Department of Science and Technology (DST), govt of India