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New safe Antimicrobial for Food Preservation and Disinfection

Summary Scientists at the University of Surrey have found that a derivative from wood or bark can enhance the antimicrobial activity of natural compounds that are mildly antimicrobial by up to 2000 times. This can be used for many cost effective, natural, long-lasting, anti-microbial products. For example in hospitals to tackle the spread of...

Published: 8/13/2012 | Updated: 3/31/2011 | Inventor(s): Frans De Leij, Mina Kalantarzadeh, Tony Hutchings, Dulcie Mulholland

Keywords(s): Antimicrobial, Health

Category(s): Biochemistry & Microbiology

Antimicrobial Animal Bedding

Summary We have found that a derivative from wood or bark can enhance the antimicrobial activity of some compounds up to 2000 times. This can be used for many cost effective, natural, long-lasting, anti-microbial products. For example in hospitals to tackle to spread of MRSA, for the treatment of work surfaces, on fresh food to prevent spoilage...

Published: 8/13/2012 | Updated: 3/30/2011 | Inventor(s): Frans De Leij, Mina Kalantarzadeh, Tony Hutchings

Keywords(s): Antimicrobial

Category(s): Biochemistry & Microbiology