Transmission of viruses may occur through contaminated surfaces, where viruses can remain active for varying periods of time, from hours to several days, on different materials. To lower the possibility of spread of infections through contact with high-touch surfaces such as elevator buttons, grocery carts and door knobs, antimicrobial materials su

Extensive sanitation needs arising from COVID-19 are adding high costs to both businesses and consumers. Such costs are mostly related to the supply chain, and involve processing, transportation, and storage of dangerous substances. Furthermore, the packaging of finished sanitation products consumes large amounts of shelf space at the point of sale

Antimicrobial resistance developed due to the overuse of conventional antimicrobial agents in surface coatings and consumer products is a global concern for treatment of infectious diseases in recent years. To address this concern, US FDA has banned the use of a number of conventional antimicrobial agents in consumer and healthcare products such as

It is highly desirable to keep various types of surfaces clean and easy to maintain to retain their aesthetic appearance and/or functional performance. This can be achieved through self-cleaning coatings, that work by breaking down organic materials and by creating a water-loving surface to allow rain or other water sources to easily wash them off

Antibacterial coatings are rapidly emerging as a primary component of the global mitigation strategy of bacterial pathogens. The team has developed a transparent antimicrobial coating that can be applied on a number of surfaces without tarnishing their aesthetic appearance. Unlike other antimicrobial coatings, this technology uses a special in-situ

The use of antibacterial antimicrobial functionalised material combined with well-established rules of hygiene enables optimal reduction of bacterial contamination. By incorporating antimicrobial function into widely used plastics, bacterial proliferation can be prevented without extensive disruption of daily life activities. Existing technologies

Photocatalytic effect is a crucial element for achieving self-cleaning surfaces in an indoor environment. Self-cleaning surfaces minimise the need for labour intensive and costly cleaning and maintenance services. However, commercially available self-cleaning solutions are typically in the form of coatings that wear off with time and require re-app

Removal of malodours and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are of key importance to improve air quality and overall quality of life. A proprietary technology based on the use of cucurbiturils has been developed for the capture of unpleasant smells and volatile compounds. The technology is several orders of magnitude more efficient than current stat

This company has developed a novel sunlight activated larvicides to destroy Aedes mosquito larvae. This plant-derived eco-friendly solution offers a new tool to combat mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and zika. When activated by sunlight, this technology generates free radicals that are highly lethal and effective to kill larvae before they beco

This technology presents a 'materials by design' approach to develop tunable coatings utilising functionalised nanoparticles. Coatings that incorporate these nanoparticles can be designed to impart optimised efficiency, optimised functionality, reduced corrosion, retention of appearance, improved fuel efficiency and improved airflow, and are applic

Increasing antimicrobial resistance has become a public health concern. In addition, current antimicrobial solutions have a risk of safety under prolonged use and leaching of the compound may negatively impact the environment. Many products have selective workability that target specific groups of bacteria, or require external stimulus such as phot

(Sử dụng các dẫn xuất aminosalicylate để điều trị Mangan M-n) An aminosalicylate derivative for treating Mn-induced manganism is provided to enhance survival rate of nervous cells, to reduce ROS, and to recover membrane potential of damaged mitochondria. CONSTITUTION: A composition for treating Mn-induced manganism contains aminosalicylate derivati

This technology works via a dual anti-microbial mechanism, combining a photosensitizer compound and an anti-microbial polypeptide. This active agent can provide long-lasting, anti-microbial and air purification effects. The photosensitizer is activated by natural light irradiation to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) which can kill bacteria. Th

This technology presents a chromate-free, smart release 'on demand' corrosion inhibitor technology delivering superior performance and regulatory compliance benefits. Corrosion protection of metallic surfaces is fundamental across a wide range of sectors, including the construction of industrial, commercial and domestic buildings, aerospace and air

A unique nanofiber form of pure aluminium oxide (alumina) was discovered and further developed as an industrial scale technology. Nano-alumina features high strength, high aspect ratio, large surface area and a faceted surface, which all together allow the nanofiber to increase the mechanical properties of polymer (e.g. epoxy) based systems. The in

To increase the workability of concrete, aqueous solutions of superplasticizers are added to cementitious mixtures. The strength of concrete is inversely proportional to water content that is used in the mixing process. Superplasticizers are used to lower the water to cement ratio, while keeping necessary fluidity, to make high performance concrete

A new material has been developed by embedding graphene, in roll-up form, in titanium-dioxide composite nanofibre. It is used as a photocatalyst to harvest light, in order to generate electrons and positive holes. These electrons are transferred to various sites along the nanofiber where reactions are needed, and reacts with oxygen in air to genera

The combination of different materials often brings out the best in each of them to produce an enhanced-and-improved composite material. The introduction of nanocomposite technologies oftenallows cheaper production cost, enhanced ease of process, and provide additional functional properties to the productas compared to the use of certain raw materi