Affordable Blood Ultra-Purification Device CSR Project for Renal Care

Design and development of high precision, affordable devices for ultra purification of blood (Broken down into smaller proposal as per our feedback)

Objective

• The devices developed will help patients with renal disorders, typically Hyperkalaemia, a condition where the kidneys cannot filter the excess Potassium ions in the blood.

Description

• Hyperkalaemia has been one of the prominent medical problems in nephrology. This disorder arises from the increase in the potassium (K+) ions in the bloodstream. It is a renal disorder in which the kidney cannot filter the excess K+ ions in the blood. It can lead to chronic renal failure, diabetes mellitus, adrenal disease and when left untreated, might be fatal. The devices used in the ultra-purification of blood are required to be bio-compatible. But the current dialyzer machine in the market costs between 5.5 Lakhs to 15.4 Lakhs. Thus, it is necessary to design a cost-effective device which is within a budget of Rs.30,000.

Impact

• Lab-on-chip devices help create portable laboratory-like environments, enabling better analysis of the samples. The proposed light portable devices developed in the lab will facilitate the dialysis process and also be capable of ultra-purification of blood. The particle separation devices can also be utilized to enhance the capabilities of pharmaceutical industries, clinical research, medical healthcare, heat transfer, sensor technology, food technology, purification of water and other essential body fluids.