New antimicrobial coating could revolutionise cleaning methods

A surface coating said to provide long-lasting germ-free protection has been developed in Canada.Made from a combination of ionic fluids and copper nanoparticles, the compound could be used on high-touch surfaces such as door knobs and hand rails, say its inventors.Researchers from the University of Windsor in Ontario claim the germ-free protection provided by the coating could last far longer than conventional bleach-based cleaning."The problem with conventional sanitisation techniques is that