CORDIS Project

Nano-structured copper coatings, based on Vitolane technology, for antimicrobial applications

CUVITO·263963·FP7

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Funding data

Programme: FP7
Participants: 4
Start - End: 01/10/2010 — 31/12/2013
Status: CLOSED

Summary

The CuVito project aims to develop a copper-based antibacterial coating for healthcare and food sectors. By utilizing innovative technology, it seeks to create a cost-effective and durable solution to enhance hygiene in hospital environments.

Objective

Antibacterial coatings represent a huge market in healthcare and food sectors.CuVito brings together Mexican mining products and European product development, to produce a state-of-the-art copper nano-structured coating.

Bacteria in hospitals present a major health issue.The effectiveness of cleaning is considerably enhanced on smooth, scratch-free surfaces.Anti-bacterial silver coatings are available; however they are not used in hospitals due to cost, effectiveness and durability.Copper offers…

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Coordinator

TWI LIMITED

Country: United Kingdom, Cambridge
Organization type: Company (for-profit)
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
SME: No

Network and participants(4 participants)

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Italy, SETTIMO TORINESE
Type: Company (for-profit)
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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INM
Germany, Saarbruecken
Type: Research institute
Activity type: Research Organisations
SME: No
participant
CIQA
Mexico, SALTILLO
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
participant
UOG
Mexico, GUANAJUATO
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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CORDIS call / funding scheme

Call: —
Sub call: FP7-NMP-2010-EU-Mexico
Funding scheme: CP-FP - Small or medium-scale focused research project
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Engineering and technologyNanotechnologyNano-materials

Topic

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NMP.2010.1.2-4