Heraeus Precious Metals has developed an antimicrobial technology called AGXX, which the company says eliminates bacteria, fungi, viruses, and algae through a catalytic reaction rather than by releasing metal ions or other potentially harmful substances.
Unlike conventional antimicrobial coatings, which often rely on silver or copper ion release and lose effectiveness over time, AGXX operates continuously using humidity and oxygen from the surrounding air.
The process generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) that destroy microorganisms and prevent biofilm formation. [Read more…] about The end is nigh for smelly socks: Heraeus invents material that eliminates bad odours