Bacteria-killing paint could dramatically improve hospital hygiene

Scientists have created an antimicrobial coating said to be capable of killing a wide range of pathogens including MRSA, flu and SARS-CoV-2.The development is said to pave the way for substantial improvements in scientific, commercial and clinical hygiene.A team from Nottingham University created the material by combining epoxy resin with chlorhexidine digluconate, a disinfectant used by dentists to treat mouth infections and by clinicians for cleaning surgical sites. The team worked with Birmin