Viroshield: high‑temperature antimicrobial spray and material‑integrated coating
ViroShield offers a high-temperature-resistant antimicrobial solution for food-contact packaging, maintaining efficacy after >160°C exposure. It reduces microbes by 5-log in 3 seconds, is biocompatible, non-toxic, and integrates easily into existing workflows, with a 2-year activity span.
Overview
ViroShield is an innovative antimicrobial solution designed to enhance food-contact packaging. It offers a unique combination of high-temperature resistance and rapid microbial reduction. Capable of remaining active after exposure to temperatures exceeding 160°C, ViroShield delivers a 5-log reduction of viruses, bacteria, and fungi in just 3 seconds. This makes it particularly effective in minimizing post-process contamination and extending the ambient shelf life of packaged goods. Unlike many antimicrobial coatings, ViroShield is silver-free, heavy-metal-free, alcohol-free, organic, biocompatible, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly, ensuring safety in food-contact applications.
Technical specifications
- Temperature resistance: Effective post-exposure at >160°C, suitable for pasteurization and retort processes.
- Microbial reduction: Achieves 5-log reduction in 3 seconds against viruses, bacteria, and fungi.
- Composition: Free from silver, heavy metals, and alcohol; biocompatible and non-toxic.
- Application methods: Can be applied as a spray or integrated into materials through co-extrusion, lamination, or multilayer structures.
- Longevity: Remains active for up to 2 years under ideal conditions.
- Integration: Compatible with existing packaging workflows, maintaining seal integrity.
Technology readiness level
ViroShield is at a Technology Readiness Level of 8, indicating that it has been tested and demonstrated in operational environments and is ready for commercialization. The technology is poised for deployment, with plans for further validation and exploration of joint venture opportunities to support its market introduction.
About Black Atom Solutions
Black Atom Solutions provides a diversified range of professional services, primarily focusing on patent leasing, gemstone trading, and visa consultation. The company operates by acquiring patents, particularly in nanotechnology and health sectors, and leasing them to manufacturers on a profit-sharing basis. Additionally, it sources precious and semi-precious Ceylon gemstones directly from mines in Sri Lanka, ensuring certification through the National Gem and Jewelry Authority. Through its division, EduTrackx International, the firm offers comprehensive visa and work placement consultation services for clients across the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Russia.
These services cater to various customer needs, ranging from manufacturing enterprises seeking technological innovations and gem buyers looking for certified stones, to individuals planning international migration or education. By positioning itself as a governing intermediary in patent agreements and leveraging professional expertise in its consultation and trade services, the company emphasizes integrity, reliability, and dedicated support. The firm serves a diverse, international clientele, drawing on years of experience to manage the complexities of their respective business and relocation challenges.
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