Sharker Mask
Read ArticleDate of Conference
December 6-7, 2022
Published In
“Exponential Technologies and Global Challenges: Moving toward a new culture of entrepreneurship and innovation for sustainable development”
Location of Conference
Virtual Edition
Authors
Berrocal Guerrero, Andres Felipe
Castro Llorente, Mariangel
Gaviria Medina, Ana Gabriela
Yepes Contreras, Kaleb José
Agudelo Padilla, Iván Francisco
Gómez Lora, Juan Carlos
Ballesteros Palencia, Jesús David
Abstract
This article is based on the study of the implementation of biomimicry for the creation of a new mask based on synthetic shark skin, with which the purpose is to deal with the great health dangers that humanity faces today, such as are the viruses and bacteria that are present in the environment, due to the great contamination that the world suffers today, it is necessary to create a protective barrier capable of keeping us isolated from infections caused by said beings, that is why as a company we seek replace conventional face masks with one that provides us with greater protection against the microorganisms that we find in the environment, in this way it will focus more than anything on the protection of all people, especially for health centers since nurses, doctors, dentists Pharmacists, psychiatrists and physical therapists between 17 and 60 years of age are the ones who frequently use this product. For the manufacture of this, mothers of household heads will be hired to make it, and thus generate a source of employment. In addition, this will have bio-degradable materials so as not to cause environmental damage.