Light-activated coating kills bacteria and viruses
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Empa Sep 18 2025 Light on – bacteria dead. Disinfecting surfaces could be as simple as that. To turn this idea into a weapon against antibiotic-resistant germs, Empa researchers are developing a coating whose germicidal effect can be activated by infrared light. The plastic coating is also skin-friendly and environmentally friendly. A first application is currently being implemented for dentistry. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and emerging viruses are a rapidly increasing threat to the global
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