USA Scientists at the University of South Dakota developed a new germicidal molecule that can be added to architectural paints before application and that in addition to bacteria, can fight viruses and fungi.The scientists conducted tests on surfaces to which they applied mold cultures. After three months, the surfaces protected with the substance CI-TMPM were evaluated and it was determined that there was no mold growth.
"The antimicrobial paints on sale are effective only against a small number of organisms. But Cl-TMPM protects against bacteria, viruses, mold and mildew simultaneously," explains the review of the research published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.
Cl-TMPM is a bleaching substance of the N-halamine type that at room temperature has a colorless and oily appearance that was tested with water-based paints. Dr. Yuyu Sun, a participant in the research, reported that tests were conducted with semi-glossy and glossy latex interior paints.
"In the tests, Staphylococcus aureus died within 10 minutes of coming into contact with the paint and E. coli died within five minutes. Paint treated with Cl-TMPM was effective even with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other drug-resistant bacteria," he said.
