Kerry Pianoforte, Editor02.09.21
Tiffany Hua, research associate on the Materials Team at Lux Research spoke to Coatings World on how the pandemic is driving the market for antimicrobial coatings.
CW: How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the use of antimicrobial coatings?
Hua: The pandemic has dramatically increased interest and demand for antimicrobial and antiviral coatings. It’s also sparked a wave of innovation – most common antimicrobial coatings, such as those utilizing nanosilver, aren’t effective against viruses or hadn’t been certified as effective against viruses. Innovators are utilizing a wide range of approaches including more conventional biocides, photocatalytic coatings, and novel coatings that trap chlorine or other cleaning agents on a surface to extend their usefulness.
CW: What are the specific applications for these types of coatings (architectural, industrial, etc.)?
Hua: We’ve primarily seen these coatings adopted on high touch surfaces and diffic
CW: How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the use of antimicrobial coatings?
Hua: The pandemic has dramatically increased interest and demand for antimicrobial and antiviral coatings. It’s also sparked a wave of innovation – most common antimicrobial coatings, such as those utilizing nanosilver, aren’t effective against viruses or hadn’t been certified as effective against viruses. Innovators are utilizing a wide range of approaches including more conventional biocides, photocatalytic coatings, and novel coatings that trap chlorine or other cleaning agents on a surface to extend their usefulness.
CW: What are the specific applications for these types of coatings (architectural, industrial, etc.)?
Hua: We’ve primarily seen these coatings adopted on high touch surfaces and diffic
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