United States. Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, created a coating capable of destroying bacteria and microbes present in furniture and medical equipment thanks to an enzyme added to latex paint, using nanotubes to prevent its filtration.The paint proved to be effective in 100% of the experiments performed, in which the microorganisms put in contact with the paint were totally destroyed. In addition, it does not lose its antibacterial properties with washes, it is not toxic to humans and does not cause allergies because it does not contain any type of antibiotics.
This nanotechnology technique for locating enzymes can also be used for food equipment hygiene, or on ship hulls to protect them against algae and saline corrosion. The researchers estimate that the product will be able to be commercialized in about two to three years.
