Technical documentation · Nano copper in polymers
Coatings
Library of technical and research documents on the use of NanoAlsa nano copper in functional coatings and masterbatch (copper concentrates for plastics). It brings together the independent antibacterial validation by the University of Concepción, the applications studies by sector and the formulation protocols.
These source documents are currently available in Spanish.
Independent validation
E. coli reduction in polypropylene (5%)
University of Concepción · LIAA Laboratory · 24 h contact
- Bactericidal activity against E. coli (exceeds the 3 log₁₀ criterion).
- Counts below the detection limit against S. aureus.
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- >99.99%
- E. coli reduction (polypropylene 5%)
- U. of Concepción
- independent laboratory validation
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Independent scientific validation
External laboratory assays quantifying the antibacterial effect of nano copper incorporated into polypropylene. This is the verified evidence, signed by an independent institution.
- Featured document Antibacterial validation of NanoAlsa nano copper in polypropylene (5%)University of Concepción — LIAA Laboratory · Dr. Gerardo González Rocha Final technical report of the assay on polypropylene plates with 5% NanoAlsa (Alsa y Cía.) nano copper, against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus after 24 h of contact. It achieved a reduction above 99.99% against E. coli (bactericidal activity, exceeding the 3 log₁₀ criterion) and counts below the detection limit against S. aureus. PDF Download (in Spanish)
- Bacterial load reduction in polypropylene with copper (2% and 5%)University of Concepción — LIAA Laboratory · Dr. Gerardo González Rocha Dose-response assay on polypropylene plates with 2% and 5% copper against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The 5% formulation achieved a reduction above 99.99% against E. coli, while the 2% formulation reached 80.4%. PDF Download (in Spanish)
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Nano copper applications in polymers
Reference documents on how nano copper and copper oxide are incorporated into polymer matrices (coatings, inks, masterbatch) and the industrial sectors where they are applied.
- Nano copper applications by industrial sectorApplications research document Analysis of nano copper and copper oxide applications in conductive inks, active plastic packaging, molded pulp and antifouling coatings for aquaculture, with the matrix polymers recommended for each sector. PDF Download (in Spanish)
- Polypropylene masterbatch with copper: applications overviewMarket research document Global overview of the applications of polypropylene masterbatch with copper across the medical, aerospace, textile, fishing nets, cables and electronics, pulp and paper, and antimicrobial coatings sectors. PDF Download (in Spanish)
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Market research
Documentary review of adjacent markets. Published as reference material, including its conclusions as found.
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Formulation and technical protocols
Experimental laboratory protocol for the synthesis of nano copper and its formulation into a functional coating.
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