Antibacterial Coating Kills Bacteria and Viruses
long corridor in hospital with surgical beds. tinted picture
April 23, 2025 – Scientists at the University of Nottingham have developed a new paint that kills bacteria and viruses, including difficult-to-eradicate pathogens such as MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19.
The key to the coating lies in the resin base, which incorporates chlorhexidine—a powerful antimicrobial commonly used by dentists to treat oral infections.
This coating can be applied to various plastics and other hard, non-porous surfaces. According to the researchers, the paint is not only suited for hospitals but also ideal for high-touch surfaces in public spaces, such as airplanes, street furniture, and vanity tables. The team is also exploring applications in the transportation and aerospace sectors.
The results were published in Scientific Reports under the title ‘Development and characterisation of antimicrobial epoxy resin.’
