The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) announced two major scientific breakthroughs with important applications in healthcare and rare-earth research.
India’s first nitric-oxide-releasing wound dressing, “ColoNoX,” was launched for treating diabetic foot ulcers (DFU).
- Developed by BARC in collaboration with Cologenesis Pvt. Ltd.
- Successfully completed Phase II and III clinical trials.
- Received DCGI approval for commercial production.
- DAE Secretary Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty said the innovation will offer affordable and effective treatment for diabetic patients.
DAE also released a new Certified Reference Material (CRM) named Ferrocarbonatite (FC) – BARC B140, developed for rare earth element (REE) exploration and processing.
- Created jointly by BARC’s NCCCM and the Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD), Hyderabad.
- Provides certified values for 13 rare-earth elements and 6 major elements.
- It is India’s first CRM of this type and only the fourth in the world.
