Canadian scientists from the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Windsor have developed a new antimicrobial coating that does not need to be disinfected. Door handles, escalator railings, etc. in public places. It can make it easier to sterilize surfaces. To work published In the scientific journal RSC Sustainability
Chemists tested a combination of ionic liquids and copper nanoparticles, using copper’s natural property to attract pathogens to cell walls due to the electrostatic effect. Metal particles destroy bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant microorganisms.
One of the authors of the study, Dr. According to Abhinandan Banerjee, their development could solve the problem of disinfection. Modern chlorine-based disinfectants need to be applied to surfaces continuously; This requires a dedicated worker or large automation devices. In addition, caustic compounds gradually corrode processed materials, so more pathogens accumulate in them.
In the future, scientists plan to test the safety of the compounds they created for humans in terms of toxicity and allergic reactions.
Previous scientists was created Titanium micro-spike coating that breaks down pathogenic bacteria.