Thanks to its anti-microbial effect, silver has traditionally been used to fight dangerous microorganisms, although its high cost has prevented different industries from exploiting this quality. However, recently Swiss biotechnology experts have developed a formula which only requires one hundredth of a part from micro-silver to achieve the same deposit effect as silver.
The new recipe developed by the company Sterilos PLC together with the Max Planck institute and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is now offered by the company for the international market in products such as paints, coatings, pastes and spray.
Coatings, for example, are in high global demand for use in oil, gas and tank pipelines, as micro-silver destroys iron-eating bacteria and stops microbial corrosion.
They are also effective in drinking water installations, pipes and water treatment plants. Wall paints and varnishes with this micro-silver recipe are ideal for hospitals, schools and restaurants, as they guarantee long-lasting antimicrobial protection.
Until now, the primary means of combating mites, fungi, viruses and bacteria had been antibiotics and chemicals, especially in the medical and food industry. However, the side effects of these elements have been a constant threat.
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