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.

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;