Bacteria are a major cause of infections and death in hospital settings, due—in part—to the rising incidence of antibiotic ...

An ancient metal used for its microbial properties is the basis for a materials-based solution to disinfection. A team of scientists from Ames National Laboratory, Iowa State University, and ...

The interest in antimicrobial solutions for personal and multi-user touch screens, such as tablets and mobile devices, has grown in recent years. Traditional methods like sprayable alcohols or wipes ...

Vancouver, British Columbia-based Teck Resources Ltd. says it is partnering with several organizations to test antimicrobial copper coatings on high-touch transit surfaces on buses and trains in ...

Rome’s Common Council recently thanked Revere Copper for a donation of antimicrobial copper on the same day it accepted another donation to the city. Research has shown that viruses cannot survive as ...

Copper has emerged as an ally in the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Copper sulfate liquids, for example, have been used since the 1700s to control fungal infections in vineyards, ...

Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the antimicrobial additives market due to rapid industrialization and expanding ...