Nanobiomatters’ BactiBlock®
BactiBlock® is an antimicrobial additive for polymer-based raw materials. The proprietary and patent-pending BactiBlock technology is based on silver-functionalized clay that creates a naturally sourced and highly efficient antimicrobial product.
The additive prevents the growth of bacteria, mold, fungus and other microorganisms, which also makes BactiBlock a powerful tool against odors and stains.
The active ingredient in BactiBlock is ionic silver (Ag), a naturally occuring element with a well-known antimicrobial spectrum, as well as being widely recognized as safe for human contact.
Silver is a broad-range antimicrobial agent that has been proven effective against the most harmful microorganisms present in everyday life, such as E. coli, Legionella, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, S. aureus, Aspergillus niger among others. Ionic silver is a multi-site antimicrobial, which is an advantage compared to many organic solutions that only offer 1-site functionality. The ionic silver not only disrupts folic acid synthesis, but it also disrupts protein synthesis, inhibits DNA synthesis, disrupts electron transport and interferes with cell wall synthesis.