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Advanced NanoTech Lab has developed a Durable Antimicrobial Nano Coating branded as ‘Hydraguard Plus’ that lasts up to 90 days and can be extended up to 365 days.
Hydraguard Plus - Durable Antimicrobial Coating System
Hydraguard Plus is a durable
antimicrobial coating system that is non-toxic, transparent, nano-leaching, self-curing system, and its rare non-migrating technology works 24/7 to constrain bacteria's growth fungi, algae, infection on surfaces like glass, metal, plastic, stones, ceramic, etc. The nano-spikes that are developed on the surface helps to break down the cell wall of microorganisms and is thus rendered harmless.
HYDRAGUARD PLUS is tested for physical abrasion and also with weatherometer testing from renowned laboratories in India, and astonishing results were delivered. This means that even after 90 days, it can last without running thin its antiviral potency. It can kill 99.99 percent of bacteria and viruses like E-bola, MS2, and many more for 90 days making disinfectants obsolete.
Antimicrobial coatings became the need of the hour to protect the surfaces and build structures from the virus. The
antimicrobial coating has gained more relevance during the current time because of its safeguard and various other functions such as detection of coronavirus.
Antimicrobials are generally understood to be chemical substances.
Antimicrobial active substances also include ionizing radiation or technically produced surface structures.
Each of the variants inhibits or alters one or more of the following cell functions of microorganisms:
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Cell wall synthesis
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Protein synthesis
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Cell membrane functions
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Nucleic acid synthesis (genetic code)
Alternative to Chemically Hazardous Disinfectants
Antimicrobial coating is the best possible alternative to these chemically hazardous disinfectants to deal with the rapidly growing problem. Generally, nanotechnology-based
antimicrobial coating is very competent in killing bacteria and viruses. This technology is usually supported by the different metal ions such as silver, gold, and other halides, etc. These ions can get attached to the film of cells and intervene with bacterial bio-transformation to build pathogen-free surfaces.
The nanotechnology-based
antimicrobial coating is one of the sustainable alternatives of chemically rich disinfectants.
“During COVID-19 's current health crisis across the world, it was absolutely essential for us to focus our expertise in the chemistry of R&D team on products that can help reduce the spread of harmful viruses and make them available as soon as possible to Schools, Business Infrastructure and healthcare facilities,” said Rohit Rajput, Technical Director of Advanced Nanotech Lab.
Source: Advanced NanoTech Lab