Article: Ceramic catalyst can kill MRSA.

The mesoporous ceramics research group at the Ceramics Research Institute of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) has developed a novel ceramic catalyst that can kill Escherichia coli (E. Coli) and the superbug, MRSA. The ceramic catalyst may be useful for water decontamination, as it can be used to treat water containing extremely low bacterial levels of the order of 5-30 ppm and can also break down bleach and toxic organic compounds. The catalyst can be used in baths and pools, to prevent nosocomial infections, and to sterilize and clean medical devices and clothing, as it is safe and harmless. It may also dramatically reduce the ...

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