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Established in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards is the only S&T (science and technology) awards competition that recognizes new commercial products, technologies, and materials for their technological significance that are available for sale or license. The R&D 100 Awards, celebrating the program's 60th Anniversary this year, has long been a benchmark of excellence for industry sectors as diverse as telecommunications, high-energy physics, software, manufacturing, and biotechnology. This 2022 R&D 100 winner is listed below, along with its respective category.
Category: Mechanical/Materials
Developers: Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Nano and Advanced Materials Institute
Co-Developers: Hongrita Plastics Ltd.
Hong Kong (Greater China)
Product Description:NAMI has invented a toxin-free, anti-biofouling silicone for its bio-safety and long-lasting germ-repellent efficacy (>99%) with a permanent PEGylated repelling surface to impede bacterial growth. In contrast to conventional leachable germ-killing biocides, this novel material neither causes antimicrobial resistance nor disturbs microbiome balance by killing beneficial microorganisms.
Developers: Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Nano and Advanced Materials Institute
Co-Developers: Hongrita Plastics Ltd.
Hong Kong (Greater China)
Product Description:NAMI has invented a toxin-free, anti-biofouling silicone for its bio-safety and long-lasting germ-repellent efficacy (>99%) with a permanent PEGylated repelling surface to impede bacterial growth. In contrast to conventional leachable germ-killing biocides, this novel material neither causes antimicrobial resistance nor disturbs microbiome balance by killing beneficial microorganisms.
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