Bio-based antimicrobial coating CareCoatex™

Overview

PolyU has developed a patented core-shell nano-particle (CareCoatex™), an international award-winning bio-based antimicrobial coating for a wide range of applications. It is eco-friendly, bio-based and has long-lasting anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, and is engineered with ultra-high rub resistance providing prolonged protection . This technology has been commercialised through PolyU academic-led start-up Grand Rise Technology Co., Ltd.

Technical name of innovation

Core-shell particle technology platform InnoCoatex™

Commercialisation opportunities

IP licensing, Collaboration for technology development in various application segments, Product distribution

Problem addressed

Grand Rise Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on the research and application of biopolymer materials, is committed to developing new material technology solutions that are more environmentally friendly, safer and sustainable for human body and environment. We had developed long-term antibacterial coatings suitable for different materials and harmless to human body and environment.

Innovation

Our technology was revolutionary because we managed to combine two incompatible layers in one particle, so that the end product is amphiphilic – having both water- and oil-based components.
After the spray is applied, water evaporates and the oil-based cores would fuse together forming a durable coating.

Key impact

Bio-based antimicrobial coating, CareCoatex™ , a non-toxic and eco-friendly spray and wet wipes that kills 99% of common bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, and viruses like H1N1 and HCOV-229E (COVID-19). The coating offers not only contact killing, but also time-release action for as long as 6 months.
Besides high-touch surfaces like doorknobs, elevator buttons, and medical devices, it can be sprayed on fabric and clothing items, or even used in antiseptic wipes.

Award

Gold Medal at the Special Edition 2021 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days
China Functional Nanomaterials Best Investment Value Award 2021 First Prize at CHInano 2021 Conference & Expo.
Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund/HSBC JUMPSTARTER 2022 Environmental Impact Award

Application

Antimicrobial Coating
Antimicrobial Textiles
Antimicrobial Paper

Patent

US Patent： 8,993,065 B2

Website

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