NP Liquid Glass Systems – Prophylactic coatings for the Healthcare environment.NP Liquid Glass Systems is a subdivision of Nanopool GmbH. It has been specifically created to address the needs of the Healthcare environment .The cleanliness of hospitals is of course a major issue and the team at Nanopool knew from on-going research that our liquid glass technology (SiO2 ultra thin glass layering technology) would have a massive impact in keeping hospitals cleaner and making them easier to clean. This point of view was recently confirmed by the data which was collated as a result of our testing within the NHS.The tests took place in Southport and the Formby District General Hospital. Over a 3 month period surfaces within the hospital ,which were coated with SiO2, were swabbed daily . The surfaces included , over bed tables, wash basins, flooring, telephones , cabinets, door handles and switches. In this double blind study the swabbing was conducted by an independent lab agency The microorganism count was measured at regular intervals on the surface by using the ATP method. (ATP = adenosine triphosphate is a very energy-rich compound within a cell. The existence of ATP or its concentration indicates contamination .) Where it exists there is the risk of a microbial contamination because the cell remnants may serve as a basis for the ever-present microorganism.
Antimicrobial surface coating = a simple, quick application which offers a highly durable prophylactic and easy to clean coating.
The test evaluation showed between 48 and 25 percent less organic contamination on the coated surface in comparison to the untreated surfaces . Additionally ,it was clearly noted that the coated surfaces were easier to clean.
The results verify the fact that the refinement with the Nanopool technology is extremely effective against microbial contamination and therefore will significantly improve the hygiene standards within hospitals . It is also important to note that in most instances the coatings actually reduce cleaning costs.
By using the antimicrobial surfaces provided by nanopool liquid glass the number of germs will be remarkably reduced in the long term. (In many instances our coatings will last for years.) This is confirmed by studies conducted in hospitals and retirement homes in Germany.
The image below relates to testing carried out in Germany.
Summary of NP Liquid Glass Systems:
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Multi-Award winning technology
National winner in the contest
,,365 places in the land of Ideas”
Nomination for the Bionow Award
Land of ideas | 2011
Honored for Liquid Glass against hospital germs
Frost & Sullivan | 2010
Best Practice Award for European antibacterial nanocoatings
Green Hero | 2009
Ultra-thin nano layers lead to yield increase
NHS Smart Solutions Award | 2008
Green Apple Bronze Winner | 2008
For environmental best practice
Green Apple Award Winner | 2007
For UK´s most environmentally friendly product
