Anti-microbial coatings
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Staying ahead with antimicrobial coatings
The demand for antimicrobial coatings is rising across various industries, driven by heightened concerns about hygiene and product durability. These coatings offer long-term protection against bacteria,...
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Strategies to improve the antimicrobial properties of metal-oxide based photocatalytic coating
As surface contamination has become a major public concern, extensive research into antimicrobial coatings has been conducted as potential long-term solutions against health-associated infections (HAIs)....
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Amino acid-modified polysiloxane
A new study presents amino acid-modified polysiloxane for superior metal bonding and antimicrobial coatings.
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Silver nanoparticles for antimicrobial powder coated surfaces
Researchers have described the activation of silver nanoparticles by hydrophilic encapsulation for antimicrobial powder coated surfaces.
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Modified: Antimicrobial PET material
Researchers desrcibe the plasma deposition of silver nanoparticles onto PET surfaces for the preparation of antimicrobial materials.
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Chitosan on recycled paper and its impact on packaging properties
A recent study explored chitosan, a biodegradable nontoxic biopolymer, at different dosages for surface treatment of recycled paper to improve various properties relevant to packaging.
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Coated acrylic fabric for antimicrobial and antioxidant textiles
There is an increase in public awareness of functional textiles, which strive to produce innovative fabrics for specific applications. A recent study introcuces Polydopamine-AgNPs coated acrylic fabric...
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Visible light to activate antiviral properties of titanium dioxide nanoparticles
Focus on new developments for frequent-touch surfaces in hospitals: A new review describes the use of visible light to activate antiviral and antimicrobial properties of titanium dioxide nanoparticles...
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Heraeus Precious Metals names Alfred Kochen as distribution partner
Heraeus Precious Metals, supplier of precious metal products and services, and Alfred Kochen are entering into a distribution partnership: The long-established Hamburg-based trading house will include...
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A promising alternative to combat surgical site infections
Researchers have presented a novel nanocomposite hydrophobic coating formulation with biofilm-inhibiting properties.
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Lanxess completes acquisition of IFF’s microbial control business
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess has completed the acquisition of the microbial control business unit of the U.S. group International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF).
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Extended storage life of strawberries
Scientists have studied the effect of grape derivatives and cross-linked maize starch coatings on the storage life of strawberry fruit.
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Arxada enhances customer and market focus in Microbial Control
Arxada has created two business units: Consumer Microbial Control (‘CMC’) and Industrial Microbial Control (‘IMC’) from its existing Microbial Control Solutions (‘MCS’) business.