Copper-containing glass ceramic with high antimicrobial efficacy

oleh: Timothy M. Gross, Joydeep Lahiri, Avantika Golas, Jian Luo, Florence Verrier, Jackie L. Kurzejewski, David E. Baker, Jie Wang, Paul F. Novak, Michael J. Snyder

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2019-04-01

Deskripsi

Copper is well known for its high antimicrobial efficacy; however, cost, appearance and metallic properties limit application. Here the authors describe a stable, water dispersible copper-glass ceramic powder with long-term antimicrobial activity as an additive for antimicrobial surfaces.