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  • Materials Science
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health

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  • Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and antibiotic-resistant bacteria pose significant global health risks.
  • Copper exhibits strong antimicrobial activity against pathogens, including superbugs and the ESKAPE group.
  • Limitations of metallic copper, such as cost and appearance, hinder widespread application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a material that retains copper's antimicrobial efficacy while overcoming its application limitations.
  • To create an additive for antimicrobial surfaces based on controlled copper ion release.

Main Methods:

  • A novel copper-glass ceramic powder was synthesized.
  • The powder's mechanism was investigated, focusing on the in situ formation of cuprite nanocrystals and copper (I) ion release.
  • Latex paints incorporating the copper-glass ceramic powder were tested for antimicrobial efficacy using the US EPA standard method.

Main Results:

  • The copper-glass ceramic powder functions by controlled release of copper (I) ions from cuprite nanocrystals.
  • Latex paints containing the powder achieved ≥99.9% reduction in colony counts for Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella aerogenes, and Escherichia coli.
  • The antimicrobial efficacy of the paints approached that of benchmark metallic copper.

Conclusions:

  • Copper-glass ceramic powder is an effective additive for creating antimicrobial surfaces.
  • This material offers a promising solution for combating HAIs and antibiotic resistance.
  • The developed additive maintains high antimicrobial performance while addressing practical application challenges.