Antibacterial plastics

TITK has been researching and developing antibacterial plastics for many years, including for medical technology applications, for water disinfection and also for surface hygiene in the food industry and in the household.

In-house, patented additive development: metal hybrid additives

The antibacterial active agents developed by TITK are based on metal ions whose functionality has been optimized by using modified carrier polymers.

Advantages:

•     Low application concentration combined with high effectiveness
•     Improved dosage and processability
•     Use in compounds, masterbatch
•     Coatings possible
•     Broad spectrum of activity with long-term effect

Antibacterial natural substances

As an environmentally friendly alternative to metal ions and antibiotics, TITK researched the functionalization of various materials with antibacterial natural substances, e.g. secondary plant substances and peptides. By selecting suitable carrier polymers and manufacturing processes, it was possible to effectively integrate even temperature-sensitive substances into the polymer matrices.

Advantages

•     More environmentally friendly alternative to antibiotics
•     Can be used as a coating solution, etc.
•     Proven effective permanence against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

Non-leaching systems

Non-leaching systems are particularly suitable for applications where the release of active substances is undesirable. The antibacterial effect is generated by catalytic effects directly on the surface.

Innovative antibacterial surfaces based on bacteriophages

Bacteriophages are viruses that specialize in infecting bacteria. As part of an R&D project, a coating process for catheter surfaces was developed which guarantees slow release without loss of effectiveness.