显微镜门户-中国显微图像网. NIBS 北京生命科学研究所. 中国自然标本馆. Wikipedia. 科学网—构建全球华人科学社区. 中国国家地理网. Science News. Biology. New solution can help 'permanently get rid of germs' 6 July 2011Last updated at 11:45 By Katia Moskvitch Technology reporter, BBC News The solution does not wash away even after multiple hot laundry cycles, according to its inventor Dr Jason Locklin. A new anti-microbial treatment that can make clothing - including smelly socks - permanently germ-free has been developed by US scientists.
The spray-on solution can be applied to existing garments, according to the team from the University of Georgia. It is designed to offer low cost protection for healthcare facilities, such as hospitals. Chemical impregnated materials already exist, but have to be added during the manufacturing process. The new solution can be applied to natural and synthetic textiles including clothes, home carpets, shoes and even plastics.
The inventor (centre) says the product can be useful in the medical field Many of these can cause disease, break down fabrics, create stains and produce odours. And the solution did not degrade even after multiple hot water laundry cycles. Tree of Life interactive | Wellcome Trust. Scientists predict age using saliva sample. Nature Publishing Group : science journals, jobs, and information. Popular Science | New Technology, Science News, The Future Now. Syntech Research | Expert services delivering competitive advantage.