New nanocoating silica gel treatment wins innovation award
Nanopool GmbH, a German-based technology company, has won an innovation award for developing a new silica gel treatment that coats surfaces with a microscopically-thin layer of antimicrobial solution.
The new treatment will have a number of applications across various industries, including biomedicine, electronics, transport, hospitality and packaging, and has the potential to revolutionise antimicrobial treatments thanks to its low cost and ease of application.
Expectations are high for the treatment after it won the prestigious Frost and Sullivan EU New Product Innovation Award for antimicrobial nanocoatings. Announcing the award, a spokesman for Frost and Sullivan explained: “This solution effectively addresses the industrial need for a safe antibacterial coating solution that can be conveniently applied on any surface.
“Additional benefits such as heat resistance, hydrophobicity and flexibility further underline its appeal. Ease of application and the ability to be customised to suit the needs of specific applications and industries highlights its potential to replace existing antibacterial coating products.”
The solution can be applied by wiping it over the surface to be treated, or by using a simple spray applicator. It offers a level of antimicrobial protection similar to that of silver nanocoatings but at a fraction of the price.
