An antimicrobial material is described which can be used to form on the surface on a substrate a non-leaching antimicrobial coating or layer which kills microorganisms on contact. The non-leaching antimicrobi al coating or layer is a unique combination of an organic matrix immobilized on the surface of the substrate to having biocidal metall ic materials non-leachably associated with the matrix. When a microorganism contacts the coating or layer, the biocidal metallic material is transferred to the microorganism in amounts sufficient to kill it. Methods of applying the coating or layer to a substrate also are provide d.
申请公布号
CA2270258(C)
申请公布日期
2009.12.15
申请号
CA19972270258
申请日期
1997.10.28
申请人
BIOPOLYMERIX, INC.;SURFACINE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC.
发明人
SUBRAMANYAM, SUNDAR;YURKOVETSKIY, ALEXANDER;SAWAN, SAMUEL P.;SHALON, TADMOR