Antimicrobial Polymers

Lab coats in hospitals can be breeding grounds for dangerous microorganisms.

Scientists in the U.S. have come up with novel antimicrobial polymers that can make clothing permanently germ-free, reports the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The polymers can be made into a spray-on solution that can be applied to existing clothes, including socks, so that they won’t be smelly after wear. The new polymers can be applied [...]