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DUKAS_183849051_FER
Covid-killing paint for hospitals
Ferrari Press Agency
Bugs 1
Ref 16758
23/04/2025
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Pictures must credit: University of Nottingham
A superbug busting paint has been developed which could make hospitals less susceptible to infections for patients and staff.
It would also prevent spread of another coronavirus-like pandemic.
In trials, ew paint was applied to a range of surfaces to effectively kill bacteria and viruses, including difficult to destroy species such as MRSA, flu and COVID-19.
The new paint-on resin incorporates bacteria-killing chlorhexidine, which is often used by dentists to treat mouth infections and for pre-surgical cleaning.
The coating was developed by UK scientists at the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy.
The team worked with a company called Indestructible Paint that manufactures specialist, high-performance coatings for a wide range of industries.
Together they created a prototype antimicrobial paint using this new material and have found it effectively activates when dried to kill a range of pathogens.
The new paint can be applied to a range of plastic and hard non-porous surfaces.
As well as hospital settings the team is also investigating its use in the transport and aerospace industry.
OPS: An untreated surface inder the microscope showing it covered in bugs.
Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS) -
DUKAS_183849048_FER
Covid-killing paint for hospitals
Ferrari Press Agency
Bugs 1
Ref 16758
23/04/2025
See Ferrari text
Pictures must credit: University of Nottingham
A superbug busting paint has been developed which could make hospitals less susceptible to infections for patients and staff.
It would also prevent spread of another coronavirus-like pandemic.
In trials, ew paint was applied to a range of surfaces to effectively kill bacteria and viruses, including difficult to destroy species such as MRSA, flu and COVID-19.
The new paint-on resin incorporates bacteria-killing chlorhexidine, which is often used by dentists to treat mouth infections and for pre-surgical cleaning.
The coating was developed by UK scientists at the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy.
The team worked with a company called Indestructible Paint that manufactures specialist, high-performance coatings for a wide range of industries.
Together they created a prototype antimicrobial paint using this new material and have found it effectively activates when dried to kill a range of pathogens.
The new paint can be applied to a range of plastic and hard non-porous surfaces.
As well as hospital settings the team is also investigating its use in the transport and aerospace industry.
OPS: A surface coated with the new paint is shown bug free under the microscope.
Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)