Antimicrobial agent

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of an inorganic substance that forms hydrogen cations when entering in contact with an aqueous medium, said hydrogen cations triggering an antimicrobial effect. The inorganic substance contains molybdenum and / or tungsten.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to the use of a substance for achieving an antibacterial effect. Background technique [0002] Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi are ubiquitous in our living spaces and thrive on most different types of surfaces. Many microorganisms are pathogens, and thus their spread and / or control play a special role in public health and hygiene. If such microbes get into our bodies, they can cause life-threatening infections. If someone gets the infection in a hospital, it's called a nosocomial infection. [0003] It is estimated that the world needs to spend tens of billions of euros every year to eliminate the losses caused by nosocomial infections. Therefore, the control of pathogenic microorganisms plays a special role in public health and hygiene. [0004] In addition to blocking and / or killing unwanted microorganisms through antibiotics, for example, preventive measures such as creating spaces inhospitable to microorg...

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However, here is the problem that different types of plastic materials must be used for different applications, since properties such as flexibility and / or rigidity and working stress depend on the type of plastic material

However, this leads to time-consuming, expensive and extensive test series, ie for each desired application, which in turn leads to higher production costs

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