Bacteria killing material creates superbug busting paint

Development and characterisation of antimicrobial epoxy resin

Surface contamination is an important, if under-discussed, route of infection transmission. In this study, we suspended chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) in epoxy resin. CHX was found to be stably incorporated into the material, and its addition to epoxy resin was found to have minimal effects on the optical transparency of the material. After application of the epoxy resin to steel surfaces, time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry revealed…

Bacteria killing material creates superbug busting paint

A bacteria killing coating created by scientists has been used in trials of a new paint that can be applied to a range of surfaces to effectively kill bacteria and viruses, including difficult to kill species such as MRSA, flu and COVID-19.

Bug-Busting Antimicrobial Paint Can Make Surfaces Pathogen-Proof – From Staph to E. coli

The paint-on resin was shown to kill off bacteria and fungi, and might even work against the flu and COVID-19 viruses.

Superbug Slayer: New Antimicrobial Paint Kills Flu, MRSA, and COVID-19 on Contact

A new bacteria-killing paint shows powerful promise in eliminating dangerous pathogens like MRSA and COVID-19 from hard surfaces. Infused with chlorhexidine, a trusted dental disinfectant, the coating works on plastics and metals and activates once dry. Collaborating with industrial paint maker Indestructible Paint, the team aims to bring this innovation to hospitals, public transport, and [...]

Impact of emodin alone or in combination with ampicillin on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus biofilms in vitro

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is recognized as a significant global health concern. The development of resistance to a broad spectrum of antibiotics, particularly following biofilm formation, renders conventional therapeutic options for MRSA ineffective. Three MRS...

Bacteria killing material creates antimicrobial coating

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