Scientists in the UK have developed copper nanoparticles that can be coated onto implanted medical devices to cut the risk of infection after operations. The Nottingham Trent University study also held out hope that the breakthrough could tackle the over-reliance on antibiotics that has often fuelled antibiotic resistance. In 2019 there were 1.27M deaths globally […]
Copper Baths Anyone?
It’s undoubtedly a design classic, but is a Copper bath a sensible way to spend your bathroom remodel budget? British magazine Livingetc takes the plunge. Recently the magazine took a deeper look at Copper baths saying “they’re beautiful, but are they practical? They definitely make a design statement, but are they easy to maintain?” The […]
New Copper Coating Quickly Kills Deadly Superbugs
A new copper coating that reportedly kills bacteria quicker and in greater amounts than current coatings could soon be available for hospitals and other busy public facilities. The new copper material includes bacteria-killing nanoscale features plus zinc for extra protection and was created by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada. The […]
Key Nutrient Copper
Copper is essential for healthy bodies and minds but some studies suggest a quarter of people aren’t getting enough of the crucial metal. Copper plays an important part in everyday health, key to maintaining a strong immune system, boosting energy, making red blood cells, helping brains develop & function, and keeping your cardiovascular system on […]
Copper Wipes Silver On Covid Surface Protection
Copper and Silver are well known for fighting infections, but German researchers found that copper coatings eliminates the Covidvirus. The same couldn’t be said for silver. The study—which has just been published in the journal Scientific Reports—analysed the antiviral properties of surfaces coated with copper or silver. Specifically the researchers from Ruhr-Universitдt Bochum and the […]
India Rail Adds ‘Post Covid’ Copper Protection
The Indian Railway will begin utilising anti-microbial copper coating in passenger coaches to help prevent the spread of infections. The ‘Antimicrobial Copper Coating” will be used on door handles and latches, in train toilets and other key touch points of passenger coaches that are frequently used by commuters during journeys. The popular rail company is also […]
Canada Olympic Gyms Trial Copper
Canada’s Olympic teams will now train in facilities in Toronto and Calgary fitted out with antimicrobial copper on high-touch surfaces to help protect athletes from disease. The trial project is being driven by an investment of $200,000 by Canadian copper giant Teck Resources in partnership with with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute. Teck […]
Aussie Copper Surface Kills Bacteria “Superfast”
Australian researchers have developed a copper surface that kills bacteria 100 times faster than normal copper. Collaboration between RMIT University and the country’s top science organisation, CSIRO, created a new copper product full of tiny microscale and nanoscale cavities on its surface. “When we placed golden staph bacteria on our specially-designed copper surface, it destroyed […]
‘Germ Fighting’ Stainless Steel Has Copper Advantage
The world’s first anti-pathogen stainless steel that kills infectious viruses, including COVID-19, on its surface is created using significant amounts of copper. Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have created a “new metal” able to reduce 99.75% of viable COVID-19 on its surface within 3 hours, 99.99% within 6 hours, and with no trace […]
Canada Transit Adds Antibacterial Copper Surfaces
I see Toronto is about to install copper coatings on high touch surfaces across its public transport system in an effort to cut the spread of infections. It’s a simple step to boost public health that other countries should also consider. The move by the Toronto Transit Commission & Translink follows a successful 4 week […]
Copper Foams Are Efficient Infection Barrier
Copper foams that filter efficiently, decontaminate easily for reuse and are recyclable find new role in helping to fight infection spread says new study. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the severe health risks posed by deep submicrometer-sized airborne viruses and particulates in the spread of infectious diseases. Newly developed copper foams target this size […]
U.S. Approves Copper For ‘Residual Use Against Coronavirus’
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that certain copper alloys provide long-term effectiveness against the virus that causes COVID-19, the first product to get the approval. Here is the EPA’s media release: WASHINGTON (February 10, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that certain copper alloys provide long-term effectiveness against viruses, including […]
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