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Ceylon Graphite has developed a biocidal nanocomposite material which will be used as a multipurpose biocidal coating multiple material. In relation to the development of this product, Ceylon Graphite has filed a patent application (Number 2102984.8) in Great Britain.
Solution for Continuous Decontamination of Hard Surfaces
The Company’s Biocidal Nanocomposite material will utilize its unique high-grade graphite. The material has been designed to combat the transmission of a wide array of pathogens to humans via contaminated surfaces such as touchscreens, door handles, workstations, etc.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that the current disinfection methods used are only effective momentarily and are therefore impractical and unsustainable. Ceylon Graphite believes that bio active coatings provide a better and more viable solution for the continuous decontamination of hard surfaces.
The necessity of having continuous effective and efficient contact killing technology is essential and Ceylon Graphite’s product meets all known global standards for such a product.
Ceylon Graphite’s technical director, Dr. Mallika Bohm, stated, “
According to Global Market Insights, the total antimicrobial coating market exceeded $3.2 billion globally in 2019 and is estimated to grow at more than 10.4% CAGR between 2020 and 2026.”
“The uniqueness of Ceylon Graphite’s antimicrobial nanocomposite is its versatility. We can tailor this newly developed product to be added to a vast range of surface coating systems based on organic resins or inorganic hybrid binders. A number of systems have already been tested and have achieved excellent results. We have received interest in our nanocomposite from specialized coating manufacturers and we are excited to explore the market opportunities further.”
Combining Biocide, Photocatalyst and Graphene
The Ceylon Graphite
antimicrobial materials provides a path to achieving required performance within the safe use of materials.
Ceylon Graphite’s innovative technology is a nanocomposite developed by combining three different materials,
biocide, photocatalyst and few layers graphene (produced from Ceylon Graphite’s high grade natural graphite) with very high
antimicrobial efficacy and long-lasting effect.
The nanocomposite is produced by carefully arranging a photocatalyst and
biocide around few layers graphene and generates synergistic effects of individual properties of each component.
Used in a coating, the nanocomposite has proven to be effective (more than 80% efficacy within 5min of contact) against bacteria such as E. coli and S. aureus, as well as the H3N2 virus. This proprietary technology will provide the benefits of cost-effective, long-lasting protection against the spread of infection through hard surfaces and improved cleanliness with less chemical use.
Bharat Parashar, chairman and chief executive officer, said, “
This patent, when coupled with the Company’s exclusive global license for few layered graphene opens up a completely new market for Ceylon Graphite in coatings and paint additives. Our technology enhances the photocatalytic efficiency of the product with few layers graphene to increase electron mobility and thus enhances performance of the bioactive material. This provides a very high efficacy for the antimicrobial coatings at a low cost. We now have three products that differentiate us in the market: the high-grade natural graphite, few layered graphene and bioactive material for surface coatings.”
Source: Ceylon Graphite