Novel Copper Surface Shows Exceptional Bactericidal Efficacy | Sci-News.com

A team of materials scientists from RMIT University and CSIRO has designed and fabricated a micro-nano copper structure and demonstrated its exceptional bactericidal efficacy against the common and deadly Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The researchers believe there could be a huge range of applications for the new material once further developed, including antimicrobial doorhandles and other touch surfaces in schools, hospitals, homes and public transport, as well as filters in antimicrobial respirators or air ventilation systems, and in face masks.