A method includes forming an antimicrobial blend including an antimicrobial additive combined with a polymer, and forming a medical device with the antimicrobial blend, wherein a surface of the medical device exhibits antimicrobial properties.

A method includes forming an antimicrobial blend including an antimicrobial additive combined with a polymer, and forming a medical device with the antimicrobial blend, wherein a surface of the medical device exhibits antimicrobial properties.

The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition and a molded article including the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition including 100 parts by weight of a base resin that includes an acrylic graft copolymer and an acrylic non-graft copolymer; and greater than 0.3 parts by weight and less than 1.2 parts by weight of a zinc-based antimicrobial agent, and a molded article including the same, wherein the zinc-based antimicrobial agent has an average particle diameter of greater than 3 μm to 30 μm. In accordance with the present invention, a thermoplastic resin composition providing superior transparency and excellent initial antimicrobial activity and persistent antimicrobial activity while providing the same mechanical properties as existing resin compositions, and a molded article including the same are provided.

The present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition and a molded article including the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition including 100 parts by weight of a base resin that includes an acrylic graft copolymer and an acrylic non-graft copolymer; and greater than 0.3 parts by weight and less than 1.2 parts by weight of a zinc-based antimicrobial agent, and a molded article including the same, wherein the zinc-based antimicrobial agent has an average particle diameter of greater than 3 μm to 30 μm. In accordance with the present invention, a thermoplastic resin composition providing superior transparency and excellent initial antimicrobial activity and persistent antimicrobial activity while providing the same mechanical properties as existing resin compositions, and a molded article including the same are provided.

The invention relates to a multilayer flexible material (of a tape type) which can be applied and adhere onto a surface to modify its properties. Particularly, an antibacterial and/or antiviral multilayers material comprising a tie binding layer with at least one adhesive face arranged to be fixed on any suitable surface and an active treatment layer arranged on the face of the tie binding layer opposite to adhesive face, said treatment layer comprising anti-bacterial and/or anti-viral agents. The invention is also related to an associated application method and specific uses.

A plant-based functional polyester filament and a preparation method of the plant-based functional polyester filament are provided. The plant-based functional polyester filament includes polyester, and plant extract in a weight percentage range of approximately 0.1%-1.5%. The plant extract includes one or more of a peppermint extract, a valerian extract, a lavender extract, a wormwood extract, a chitin extract and a seaweed extract. The method includes preparing a plant-based functional polyester masterbatch, including: heating polyethylene terephthalate (PET) chips to a molten state, adding an antioxidant and a dispersant to the molten PET, stirring the molten PET, adding a protective agent and a plant extract to the molten PET, stirring the molten PET at a high speed, adding a modifier to the molten PET, obtaining a mixture by uniformly mixing the molten PET, and performing an extrusion granulation process on the mixture.

The present invention relates to a biocidal coating composition for a surface, comprising overlapping flat lamellar metallic nanoparticles and/or microparticles having a diameter of less than 45 microns, in suspension in a binder comprising an epoxy resin, a thixotropic agent and a natural diluent selected from among water, preferably demineralized water, and/or ethylene glycol and/or denatured alcohol. Moreover, the invention also relates to a coating process comprising a step of applying said composition, and to the use of the coating composition according to the invention for coating a surface.

Provided are a coating material and a coating method capable of making an antibacterial effect and an antiviral effect of a superficial layer of a coating target compatible for a long period of time. The coating material contains a coating agent in which inorganic polysilazane and an alkyl silicate condensate are dissolved in an inert solvent at a total concentration of 50 to 80 mass%, as a base agent, an inorganic antibacterial agent added to the base agent at a ratio of 0.1 to 5 mass%, and an inorganic antiviral agent added to the base agent at a ratio of 0.1 to 20 mass%.

The present invention relates to antifouling compositions comprising compounds of formula IA and/or IB that are highly effective against marine biofouling of surfaces of ships and marine structures, their use for inhibiting marine biofouling, as well as antifouling paints comprising said compositions.

A polypropylene composition comprising the following components in parts by weight: 40-99 parts of a polypropylene resin; 15-30 parts of an ethylene-α olefin copolymer; 0.2-1 part of an antimicrobial agent; and 1-3 parts of a polypropylene grafted polydimethylsiloxane is provided. By controlling a melt index of an elastomer, distribution of the modified polydimethylsiloxane and antimicrobial agent can be improved, thus improving antimicrobial and stain-resistant effects of the polypropylene composition.