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ArticleNPJ science of food2024

The precipitate structure of copper-based antibacterial and antiviral agents enhances their longevity for kitchen use.

Takashi Nishimura, Masami Hashimoto, Kageto Yamada, Ryuji Iwata, Kazuhiro Tateda

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Article in NPJ science of food, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Engineering copper and copper-based materials for a post-antibiotic era.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025
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5 authors.

Takashi NishimuraSaitama Industrial Promotion Public Corporation, Shintoshin Business Exchange Plaza 3F, 2-3-2 Kamiochiai, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, 338-0001, Japan. takashi1.nishimura@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-0576-1251
Masami HashimotoMaterials Research and Development Laboratory, Japan Fine Ceramics Center, 2-4-1 Mutsuno, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, 456-8587, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2407-8067
Kageto YamadaDepartment of Microbiology and Infection Diseases, Toho University, 5-21-16 Omorinishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 1143-8540, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9927-5087
Ryuji IwataDepartment of Technology Management for Innovation, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan.
Kazuhiro TatedaDepartment of Microbiology and Infection Diseases, Toho University, 5-21-16 Omorinishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 1143-8540, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6200-6163

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The transmission of bacteria through cooking surfaces, the handles of hot plates, and cookware that is not cleaned frequently can pose a problem. In this study, a copper ion-based mixed solution (CBMS) containing only inorganic ions with controlled acidity was assessed as a new antibacterial and antiviral agent. We analysed the structure of the precipitates, and various deposits measuring a few micrometres were observed on the substrates. We have defined these deposits as strongly bonded scaly copper dispersion (SBSCD) structures.The antibacterial copper component of the liquid agent changed over time after application; this mechanism appears to be responsible for the maintenance of antibacterial performance.CBMS demonstrates high safety for the human body and can be applied to stainless steel materials used in kitchens and tables. It exhibits a sustained antibacterial effect over time, and its antibacterial properties can be continuously maintained.

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