Germ-Killing Composite Developed.

From: Ceramic Industry | Date: December 1, 1999 | Copyright information

A research group at the National Industrial Research Institute in Nagoya has developed a new ceramic composite material that can grab and destroy bacteria and organic molecules.

The composite is made from fine particles of titanium oxide (TiO) coated with apatite. TiO is a photocatalyst that has the ability to decompose organic molecules, while apatite is a mineral found in bones and teeth.

Since the composite can be kneaded in with fibers, paper and plastics...

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