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Copper as an antimicrobial agent: recent advances.

Intisar Salah¹, Ivan P Parkin¹, Elaine Allan²

¹Materials Chemistry Research Centre, Department of Chemistry, University College London 20 Gordon Street London UK.

|April 28, 2022

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Copper exhibits potent antimicrobial properties by damaging microbial membranes and genetic material. Current testing methods for copper

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Microbiology
Biochemistry

Background:

Copper has a long history of use as an antimicrobial agent.
Extensive research has elucidated copper's antimicrobial mechanisms against various microorganisms.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the antimicrobial mechanisms of copper.
To highlight the limitations of current experimental parameters in standard tests.
To advocate for updated industrial standard tests that reflect real-world conditions.

Main Methods:

Review of existing scientific literature on copper's antimicrobial activity.
Analysis of experimental parameters and their impact on study outcomes.
Comparison of laboratory conditions with real-world applications.

Main Results:

Copper's antimicrobial action involves generating reactive oxygen species (ROS), RNA degradation, and membrane disruption.
Mechanisms vary for bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Significant discrepancies exist between standard test conditions and real-world scenarios.

Conclusions:

Copper is a proven antimicrobial agent with diverse mechanisms.
Current industrial standard tests for copper efficacy are inadequate.
Updated testing protocols are necessary to accurately reflect real-world antimicrobial performance.