Nano-packaged active ingredients for enhanced disinfection and long-lasting antimicrobial coatings

Overview

This solution introduces a novel approach to disinfection by creating nano-scale "realms" of active antimicrobial ingredients that remain potent over extended periods. Rather than relying on overwhelming concentrations applied momentarily, the technology enables controlled, persistent activity that targets harmful microorganisms safely. The platform allows formulators to use stronger and safer active ingredients than conventional approaches permit, and uniquely supports leaving the active realms behind on surfaces as long-lived antimicrobial coatings.

This continuous-disinfection capability addresses a critical gap in current antimicrobial products, which typically provide only short-lived protection after application. The technology is designed for broad applicability across consumer, industrial, healthcare, and public-space environments where sustained surface hygiene matters.

Technical specifications

Key features:

• Nano-encapsulation of a wide range of active ingredients, enabling use of stronger or safer chemistries than conventional formulations allow
• Active ingredients remain effective over extended durations, supporting both immediate disinfection and persistent antimicrobial action
• Optional deployment as a residual coating that continues to reduce microbial populations on surfaces for weeks, months, or potentially years
• Conventional population testing methodologies apply, simplifying validation and regulatory pathways
• Platform approach designed to accommodate diverse active ingredients selected by the partner

The concept leverages established individual components that have been demonstrated previously, now being assembled into an integrated product platform.

Technology readiness level

The underlying concepts have been validated individually over time. Current efforts focus on assembling these components into a cohesive product platform with an appropriate commercial partner. Next-stage validation will involve formulating the nano-packaged structures, applying them as cleaners onto pre-infected surfaces (including porous substrates), and measuring both initial population elimination and persistent damping or elimination of microbial populations over time. The organization is seeking a partner to co-develop the platform rather than pursuing standalone commercialization.