Antifouling Germ-Spike Technology

Overview

NAMI has developed an antifouling germ-spike technology which is an unprecedented antimicrobial solution for sustained protection.

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Commercialisation opportunities
Non-exclusive licensing
Problem addressed

Overcoming the shortcomings of leaching and lack of long-term durability of the conventional antimicrobial technologies, this proprietary technology offers a powerful solution to better safeguard the health of individuals and the community.

Innovation
  • NAMI’s antifouling germ-spike combines physical killing using novel thermally stable antimicrobials with NAMI’s well-established germ-repellent technology.
  • It achieves effectiveness against a broad spectrum of microorganisms with good durability, safety, and processing robustness.
Key impact
  • Built-in technology without leaching
  • Sustained antimicrobial efficacy
  • Robust plastic and coating processing
  • Seamless integration into current manufacturing processes
Award
  • Silver Medal at the “2022 Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions”
Application
  • Food packaging
  • Personal care products
  • Medical products
  • Household products
Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI)

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is founded in 2000 by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As Hong Kong’s largest government-funded research and development centre, ASTRI is a key force and super connector driving innovation and technology advancement in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the global innovation ecosystem. This role is strengthened through its merger with Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI).

Committed to bringing high impact research from lab to market, ASTRI advances interdisciplinary, market driven R&D that delivers practical innovations for industry and meaningful benefits for society.

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