From medicine to electronics and optics, new materials developed by scientists at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) can be applied in various fields where cleanliness, precision, and durability ...

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has understandably bumped it from the news cycle, the "antibiotic apocalypse" is still on the horizon. The overuse of antibiotics has allowed antimicrobial resistance to ...

The ability to inactivate pathogens on contact by using inherently biocidal surfaces is at the core of some of the latest strategies for controlling the spread of harmful microorganisms in the ...

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 ...

MARIETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FiteBac Dental, manufacturer of patented antimicrobial compounds and additives for dentistry and medicine, partners with RDAbbott, a materials science and distribution ...

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 ...

TROY, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers have developed an accessible way to make N95 face masks not only effective barriers to germs but on-contact germ killers. The antiviral, ...

ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BrandArmor Technologies manufactures SafeWalls®, the revolutionary antimicrobial, stain-free, polymer wallcoverings which are the only commercial Type II ...

Demand for biodegradable polymers has been rising as a result of environmental concerns regarding the use of nonrenewable materials. Styrofoam and other plastics are among the most produced materials ...

“Advanced materials can be not only functional, but also friendly to people and the environment. Such work paves the way for technologies that contribute to a safer and more sustainable everyday life, ...