Nanotechnologies for Anti-Microbial and Self-Cleaning Coatings

Published by: Technology Transfer Centre Ltd.

Published: Feb. 1, 2007 - 76 Pages

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION

2 TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

2.1 COMPANIES

2.1.1 Company 1 UK: Prevention of biofilm formation in medical devices

2.1.2 Company 2 UK: Colloidal suspension of nanoparticles

2.1.3 Company 3 UK: Anti-microbial nano coated fibres; photocatalytic nano coatings

2.1.4 Company 4 UK: Anti-microbial surfaces for food and drink applications

2.1.5 Company 5 UK: Anti-bacterial nano coatings

2.1.6 Company 6 UK: Anti-microbial encapsulation

2.1.7 Company 7 UK: Anti-bacterial nano coatings

2.1.8 Company 8 UK: Photocatalytic coatings for anti-soiling and anti-bacterial

2.1.9 Company 9 UK: Hydrophobic coating

2.1.10 Company 1 Australia: Anti-microbial contact lens and medical device coatings

2.1.11 Company 2 Australia: Anti-biocidal and anti-bacterial coatings produced via nanostructured thin films and coatings

2.1.12 Company 1 Austria: Anti-fouling nanocoatings

2.1.13 Company 1 Finland: Self-cleaning coatings for tiles, glass and steel

2.1.14 Company 1 Germany: Non stick anti-bacterial surfaces

2.1.15 Company 2 Germany: Multifunctional Coatings for Medical Applications

2.1.16 Company 3 Germany: Microbiocidal nanoparticles

2.1.17 Company 1 Sweden: Anti-bacterial surface modification

2.1.18 Company 1 Ireland: Anti-microbial, hydrophilic, hydrophobic coatings

2.1.19 Company 1 USA: Hydrophilic and super hydrophobic coatings

2.1.20 Company 2 USA: Superhydrophobic surfaces

2.1.21 Company 3 USA: Water and dirt repellent automotive glass

2.2 RESEARCH INSTITUTES

2.2.1 Research Institute 1 Germany: Anti-adhesive and anti-microbial nano coatings;

photocatalytic coatings

2.2.2 Research Institute 2 Germany: Sol gel anti-bacterial coatings

2.2.3 Research Institute 3 Germany: Anti-microbial and anti-adhesive surface coatings

2.2.4 Research Institute 1 Sweden: Self-decontaminating surfaces

2.2.5 Research Institute 2 Sweden: Anti-adhesion coatings

2.2.6 Research Institute 1 Italy: Hydrophilic coatings

2.2.7 Research Institute 1 Australia: Coating systems that alter other properties of the coatings wettability, wear, adhesion and self repair

2.2.8 Research Institute 1 New Zealand: Surface treatment for anti-fouling in food processing

2.2.9 Research Institute 1 Spain: Advanced nanostructured surfaces for the control of biofouling

2.2.10 Research Institute 2 Spain: Superhydrophobic surfaces

2.2.11 Research Institute 1 China: Super-Hydrophobic aligned carbon nanotube films and nanofibres

2.3 UNIVERSITIES

2.3.1 University 1 UK: Non-stick nanoparticulate coating that prevents bacteria and other living cells from attaching to surfaces and multiplying

2.3.2 University 2 UK: Sol-gel based biocoat to prevent the development of biofilms

2.3.3 University 3 UK: Fouling-resistant coatings

2.3.4 University 4 UK: Anti-microbial nanostructured films

2.3.5 University 5 UK: Self-cleaning nanocomposite coatings

2.3.6 University 6 UK: Responsive hydrogels and nano-carriers

2.3.7 University 7 UK: Anti-microbial resistant surfaces for medical implants

2.3.8 University 8 UK: Fouling and cleanability of hygienic food contact surfaces

2.3.9 University 9 UK: Anti-fouling coatings and coatings that resist microbial colonization

2.3.10 University 10 UK: Anti-biofilm nanoemulsions

2.3.11 University 11 UK: Anti-microbial silver nanoparticles

2.3.12 University 12 UK: Nano coatings to prevent microbial colonization

2.3.13 University 13 UK: Anti-microbial surfaces

2.3.14 University 14 UK: Nanoparticle-based coatings for the suppression of bacterial

adhesion

2.3.15 University 15 UK: Anti-microbial nanoencapsulation

2.3.16 University 16 UK: Nano coatings to prevent biofilm formation

2.3.17 University 17 UK: Anti-bacterial non-stick surfaces

2.3.18 University 18 UK: Hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces

2.3.19 University 19 UK: Stimuli responsive surfaces for cleaning

2.3.20 University 20 UK: Hydrophilic surfaces

2.3.21 University 21 UK: Photocatalytic coatings

2.3.22 University 22 UK: Photocatalytic coatings

2.3.23 University 1 Australia: Nanostructured anti-bacterial surfaces

2.3.24 University 2 Australia: Biocidal active nanoparticles

2.3.25 University 3 Australia: Nanotitania coatings

2.3.26 University 1 USA: Superhydrophilic and self-cleaning coatings with scratch resistant

properties

2.3.27 University 2 USA: Super hydrophobic surfaces

2.3.28 University 3 USA: Anti-microbial agents for various applications

2.3.29 University 4 USA: Non-TiO2 based photocatalytic surface

2.3.30 University 1 Poland: Anti-microbial polymers and coatings

2.3.31 University 1 New Zealand: Anti-bacterial nanoparticulate thin films

2.3.32 University 1 Cyprus: Anti-microbial/corrosion coatings

2.3.33 University 1 Denmark: Surface modification with coatings based upon

nano/microstructures, which eliminate biofilms

2.3.34 University 1 Greece: Anti-bacterial coating for tiles

3 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Abstract

• In depth profiles of R&D and technologies under commercialization
• Short, Medium and Long-Term Application Areas
• Full Contact Details (Company/Research Centre Name, Main Contact Person, Phone, Email)

• Prevention of biofilm formation in medical devices
• Anti-microbial surfaces for food and drink applications
• Anti-microbial encapsulation
• Photocatalytic coatings for anti-soiling and anti-bacterial
• Self-cleaning coatings for tiles, glass and steel
• Hydrophilic and super hydrophobic coatings

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