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Together with our professional measurement technology partner Helmut Fischer, we are able to optimize our antimicrobial surface coatings for i.e. healthcare applications that require high quality standards and price sensitive solutions. The X-ray fluorescence analysis enables us to precisely analyze the layer thickness and composition of AGXX-coatings. The image below shows an exemplary analysis of [...]

We gladly announce Heraeus as the exclusive licensee of our AGXX-Technology in form of particles. Based on the successful research and development work of the last years, Heraeus will now takeover the stalling and worldwide sales of our AGXX® technology in form of particles. We are humbled by the opportunity given hereby for us to contribute [...]

AGXX® was positively tested against Feline Coronavirus (FCoV) and SARS-CoV-2, that causes the new respiratory disease “COVID-19”. AGXX® technology permanently produces peroxides from dissolved oxygen. Organic structures, like bacteria membranes are known to be compromised by these reactive oxygen species. The effect of AGXX® on the two corona viruses were recently tested by incubating AGXX® [...]

„Multiresistente Keime sind nicht nur auf der Erde ein Problem, sondern auch im All, auf der Internationalen Raumstation ISS. Forscher haben dort nun ein neues, antimikrobielles Material getestet – auf der mit Keimen besiedelten Toilettentür.“ Read full article: [...]

“Bacteria, both good and bad, go wherever humans do. Understanding their quirks in outer space is key to preserving astronauts’ health. Journeying into the vast outer reaches of space might seem an exercise in isolation. But even when pushing the boundaries of the final frontier, humans are never truly alone: Everywhere we go, a few [...]

“Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem on Earth – and it could occur in space too. Bacteria exposed to trace quantities of an antibiotic while growing in simulated microgravity developed resistance to the drug. What’s more, they retained that resistance for more than 100 generations after the antibiotic was removed.” Read full article: [...]

“Killing bacteria in space is surprisingly hard. Space missions have been plagued by bacterial biofilms that have coated surfaces and corroded equipment. Now, an antimicrobial metal surface that explodes bacteria on contact has been tested on the International Space Station (ISS), and it may be used in future missions to keep astronauts healthy. Elisabeth Grohmann [...]

“Multidrug-resistant pathogens, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pose an increasing health burden and demand alternative antimicrobials to treat bacterial infections. The surface coating AGXX® is a novel broad-spectrum antimicrobial composed of two transition metals, silver and ruthenium that can be electroplated on various surfaces, such as medical devices and implants. AGXX® has been shown [...]

“Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become an important cause of hospital-acquired infections worldwide. It is one of the most threatening pathogens due to its multi-drug resistance and strong biofilm-forming capacity. Thus, there is an urgent need for novel alternative strategies to combat bacterial infections. Recently, we demonstrated that a novel antimicrobial surface coating, AGXX® , [...]