antibacterial textiles

A textile that disinfects itself – think hospital doors and doorknobs

Scientists have developed a novel weapon in the battle against deadly hospital-acquired infections – a

Safer than silver: antibacterial material made with algae

Consumers concerned about safety of silver ions in antibacterial and odor-free clothing will soon have

Klebsiella pneumoniae, the bacterium in which NDM-1 was first identified. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
RMIT researchers have developed a new antibacterial fabric that can kill a range of infectious bacteria, such as E coli, within 10 minutes.

The discovery could significantly reduce the risk of deadly hospital-acquired infections and revolutionise the way