Copper is great at killing superbugs – so why don’t hospitals use it?
Fantasilandia in Chile, one of Latin America’s largest theme parks, has replaced its most frequently touched surfaces with copper to help reduce the
Copper ions dissolved from the copper surface causes cell damage
The cell membrane ruptures, leading to loss of the cell content
Copper ions lead to the generation of toxic radicals which cause further damage
DNA becomes degraded and leaves the cell
Fantasilandia in Chile, one of Latin America’s largest theme parks, has replaced its most frequently touched surfaces with copper to help reduce the
The SARS-CoV-2 virus endures for days on plastic or metal but disintegrates soon after landing on copper surfaces. Here’s why
Copper can kill viruses and other germs by disrupting the protective layers of the organisms and interfering with its vital