AntiMic-Film
Antimicrobial plastic films for the specific protection of (medical) devices, operating surfaces and hospital surfaces
Project duration
From: 01.08.2023 To: 31.01.2026Description
The first commercially available antimicrobial films that can be applied to surfaces are currently available. However, the formulations are not accessible to users or small and medium-sized companies. For most companies, researching this topic themselves is very time-consuming and costly. In addition, no research has been carried out into how damage to the films affects their antimicrobial properties. This can lead to the unnoticed spread of pathogens - keyword nosocomial infections. Due to the possible trust placed in such antimicrobial films by hospital staff or people in general, such possible defects must be urgently avoided or rectified in time. One aim of the research project is therefore to improve the antimicrobial effect of films regarding possible surface damage. The aim is to show which material systems, consisting of polymers and antimicrobial additives, work best together and have the best germicidal effect despite surface defects. Traditional (e.g. silver) and novel (e.g. copper oxide) substances will be used as antimicrobial additives. Furthermore, an antimicrobial film system is to be developed that makes defects visible to the user by means of a signal layer, thereby reducing the problem of unnoticed damage.
Contact person:
