A new sulfur-rich antimicrobial polymer shows strong effectiveness against fungal and bacterial pathogens and may offer an ...

(Radnor, PA) has one grade in particular that shows promise for development as an active agent in antimicrobial sutures. The NSF grant, which is the company's twelfth grant or research contract, ...

Copper nanoparticles embedded in polypropylene made using beetroot extract show greater antimicrobial activity than comparable silver-based materials or chemically synthesized copper systems, ...

A recent study published in Macromolecular Materials and Engineering presents a new method for creating antimicrobial polymer blends designed for 3D printing. The approach addresses a growing need in ...

Antimicrobial resistance is becoming a global burden in human health and food production, so affordable new materials are needed to overcome this growing problem. To answer the call, a ...

The antimicrobial solution, which is reportedly safe and effective for use in antimicrobial and antifungal applications, is a ...

Researchers have used a common disinfectant and antiseptic to create a new antimicrobial coating material that effectively kills bacteria and viruses, including MRSA and Covid-19. Scientists at the ...

The Basic to Breakthrough series chronicles how investments from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science at our National Laboratories have led to new technologies that are changing our ...