Antimicrobial surface

Patent Granted An antimicrobial surface contains an antimicrobial agent that inhibits or reduces the ability of microorganisms to grow[1] on the surface of a material. Such surfaces are becoming more widely investigated for possible use in various settings including clinics, industry, and even the home. The most common and most important use of antimicrobial coatings has been in the healthcare setting for sterilization of medical devices to prevent hospital associated infections, which have accounted for almost 100,000 deaths in the United States.