The Bactericidal and Oligodynamic Action of Silver and Copper in Hygiene, Medicine and Water Treatment
Bactericidal surfaces are increasingly demanded in hospital, medical, food-processing and beverage manufacturing settings, not least to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA, Clostridium difficile and, for water treatment, to repress Legionnaires' disease. This book sets out the very ancient history of oligodynamics which predates the Christian era. The scientific background and bacteriological data are reviewed. Part 2 surveys the materials used to create such surfaces - paints,...
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The prophylactic effects of silver and copper have been known for thousands of years and historians and archaeologists continue to uncover fresh examples from the ancient civilisations. Today, oligodynamics is more topical than ever, with silver- and copper-containing materials now widely used in hospitals, food preparation facilities, water treatment plants and in dozens of other types of location where bacterial contamination poses a threat.
Pt. 1 The History and Science of Oligodynamics 11 The History and Science of Oligodynamics 3Pt. 2 Applications of Oligodynamics in Materials 512 Oligodynamic Effects of Silver & Copper on Functional Surfaces in Medical, Food Industry & Related Environments 533 Nano-Silver Particles in Gels, Paints & Textiles 834 Conclusions and Summary 1055 The CD-ROM 111References 113Index 121
