Bacteria-Killing Paint Can Help Keep Rooms Germ-Free for Months

Shafaq News/ A new study, the results of which were published on Wednesday, revealed that a new resin product developed by scientists at the University of Nottingham's School of Pharmacy and used in coating a variety of surfaces, effectively eliminates bacteria and viruses. According to the study, published in the journal Scientific Roberts, the new product contains chlorhexidine, a bactericidal and virucidal substance used by dentists to clean …

Bacteria-Killing Paint Can Help Keep Rooms Germ-Free for Months

Hospital surfaces are breeding grounds for dangerous bacteria. Now, researchers believe a special paint could be the answer to stopping infections before they start. The post Bacteria-Killing Paint Can Help Keep Rooms Germ-Free for Months appeared first on Study Finds.

"Killer paint" eradicates harmful bacteria on contact

It's never a good thing when harmful bacteria are present on surfaces in hospitals, as they can cause life-threatening infections in already immunocompromised patients. A new paint could help keep that from happening, by quickly killing any microbes that land on it.Continue ReadingCategory: Infectious Diseases, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: University of Nottingham, Antibacterial, Paint, Coatings