Title : Iodox-spray: a versatile and multipurpose spray disinfectant. Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fouling, anti-mold applications, for pathogen-free environments.
Abstract:
During history, numerous infectious diseases have emerged, and human movements always played a key role in the spread of pathogens. Therefore, since in recent years, from daily local commuting to long-range international travels, we are experiencing a continuous growth of human mobility, guaranteeing safe and pathogen-free environments is extremely important. Moreover, pathogens can survive on the surfaces for a prolonged time, then effectiveness and long-lasting sanitation ability are the crucial characteristics of an ideal disinfectant.
Chlorine-based sanitizers, such as hypochlorites, are the most commonly employed (typically used as a spray). However, although effective, they show a merely short-term (momentary) disinfection efficiency.
Iodate is a compound having a wide range of application opportunities, thanks to its chemical and biological properties. Indeed, it can act as an oxidizing agent, has antibacterial, antiviral, antifouling, antimould, deodorizing characteristics. Iodate is consequently suitable to control the spreading of infectious diseases. According to our researches, it can be bound as an example to volcanic rock pebbles (to be used as granular scatter disinfectant), or to floor-mat fibers (to be used as a disinfectant of the soles of shoes at airports).
Here we introduce Iodox-spray, an innovative disinfectant material based on iodate and developed as a sprayable liquid. Being a spray, it can be easily applied practically on any surface.
Our tests, carried out on many types of surfaces and pathogens showed an efficient and enduring sanitizing potential (Fig. 1).
Moreover, Iodox-spray is also suitable as an outdoor environment disinfectant, and this application especially highlights the long-lasting efficiency. Indeed, the iodate component can bind to the soil grains elements (such as calcium), where it will be retained long enough to assure durable disinfectant effectiveness.
Iodox-spray can be also used to avoid mold outbreak. It can be applied to walls or on building panels. Due to its composition, Iodox-spray does not damage the surface where it is applied, therefore it can be used also on valuable materials (such as historical walls or marble).
What will audience learn from your presentation?
(Try to list 3-5 specific items)
- Chemical reactivity of iodate and Iodox-spray characteristics
- Multipurpose potentials of Iodox-spray disinfectant for pathogen control
- Applicability of Iodox-spray disinfectant in the management of indoor and outdoor environment hygiene
