Citing foreign media reports, the PolyGroup Division, which is committed to commercializing biocompatible antimicrobial copolymers, has provided a new method of 'antimicrobial polymer Nouvex', which has solved the problems of microbial degradation of microorganisms and propagation of undesirable bacteria. The technology passed the tests of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is expected to continue to expand the antibacterial plastics market.
The antibacterial plastics market is a multi-billion-dollar industry that has attracted attention in many fields. According to a commercial report of market analysis company Markets and Markets, it is expected that by 2020, the antibacterial plastics market will achieve a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%. The total market value will reach 16.1 billion U.S. dollars. Health care is critical, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the number of U.S. hospitals affected by infection will reach 2 million, resulting in nearly 100,000 deaths each year. Poly Group hopes to improve this Happening.
Thomas E. Hopkins, chief scientific officer of Poly Group, said: 'In moist environments, most untreated materials form biofilms on the surface and in many cases cause degradation, staining and odors.' Hopkins added, they were particularly A concern is that it is difficult to obtain effective ways to reach and eradicate bacteria.
The Poly Group's antibacterial polymer Nouvex provides a new method to remove and prevent bacterial contamination and biofilm formation, unlike current chemicals, copper or silver. Nouvex has obtained approval from the Environmental Protection Agency and Registered in 49 states.
The technology was developed by Jeffrey Youngblood, a professor of materials engineering at Purdue University, and tested in an independent laboratory using the ASTMMBEC biomembrane test method.
Craig Kalmer, chief operating officer of Poly Group, said: “The safe removal of biofilms from thermosetting plastics, thermoplastics and other non-food product plastics is a real challenge. We are excited about this test result. As an extension of Nouvex’s use As part of the first phase, this increases our market opportunities.
When tested in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency, Nouvex presents environmental safety and can provide effective material protection as a preservative. The Environmental Protection Agency's testing is based on independent laboratory tests and proves that Nouvex can effectively protect a wide variety of material.