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Materials (Basel)
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Our aim is to present a comprehensive review of the development of modern
antibacterial metallic materials as touch surfaces in healthcare settings.
Initially we compare Japanese, European and US standards for the assessment of
antimicrobial activity. The variations in methodologies defined in these
standards are highlighted. Our review will also cover the most relevant factors
that define the antimicrobial performance of metals, namely, the effect of
humidity, material geometry, chemistry, physical properties and oxidation of the
material. The state of the art in contact-killing materials will be described.
Finally, the effect of cleaning products, including disinfectants, on the
antimicrobial performance, either by direct contact or by altering the touch
surface chemistry on which the microbes attach, will be discussed. We offer our
outlook, identifying research areas that require further development and an
overview of potential future directions of this exciting field.
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