In Kansas City, the United States, and the world the Coronavirus and COVID-19 have brought great changes making it necessary for everyone to adapt to the New Normal. Wearing of masks or PPE, social distancing and staying safe at home are all new measures to survive while waiting for viable medical treatment.
This has pushed several industries and businesses to look for innovative solutions to keep people safe. One such solution is the use of antimicrobial spray coatings and materials.
The use of antimicrobials is not new. Metals such as copper, zinc and silver were used extensively in ancient medicine before antibiotics 
were yet to be discovered. Even today, the three metals are being tested and proven to work effectively on a variety of pathogens.
Copper has been proven to zap viruses such as MERS and H1N1 within minutes. Zinc works against Streptococcus pneumoniae, bacteria which causes many respiratory diseases such as pneumonia. Meanwhile, silver works by separating the DNA strands in bacteria. The antimicrobial properties of the metals are further intensified and made effective using zeolites as a carrier. Zeolites are aluminosilicate minerals wherein one of its properties is ionic exchange and works against microbes by exchanging negative and positive ions.
Sciessent, a U.S.-based provider of various antimicrobial solutions, by developing the Agion® Antimicrobial, their own patented Silver Zeolite Technology. The Agion® Antimicrobial can be used in coatings, textiles, and plastic. The antimicrobial is backed by tests and studies and is used in a variety of medical devices and equipment including N95 masks and other surfaces. 
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Antimicrobial Spray Coatings Test Results
A University of Arizona study tested several ionic silver and copper levels to determine if they were effective against the human coronavirus strain 229E*, a strain commonly used as a surrogate for the SARS virus in laboratory research. The research showed a a 90% reduction of the virus within 1 hour and reduced virus levels to below the detection limit (99.99%) following 24 hours of exposure to the coatings. Further test results include:
Test Results
Chinese CDC (2003)
University of Arizona (2004)
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (2006)
AgION technology is currently used in many applications such as sportswear, footwear, pens, mobile phone, appliances like refrigerators, air conditioner system, refrigeration and ventilation, chopping boards for kitchen, medical device, water filter, air filter, ice makers, etc..
A Note on terminology: Viruses are not alive; they must enter a living cell to grow. Therefore, antiviral agents are said to “inactivate” viruses, not “kill” them.
*While in the same family of strains, human coronavirus strain 229E (used as a surrogate in the study) is not the exact same strain as the coronavirus SARS-2 that causes Covid-19. Further research is being conducted on the prospects of this unique coating on the current strain of coronavirus. Other coronaviruses include:
This antimicrobial spray coating can be applied to frequently touched surfaces anywhere the public gathers: hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, playgrounds, schools, public transport, airports, and more. Silver’s stable ion exchange process represents a significant improvement over standard organic antimicrobial that dissipate rapidly and tolerences are quickly adapted by the micro-organism.
Unlike Microban disinfectant spray and other antimicrobial sprays, when applied via coating technology, antimicrobial coatings last more than a few days. Depending on the thickness of the coating, years of life can be expected.
This antimicrobial spray coating can be applied to frequently touched surfaces anywhere the public gathers: hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, playgrounds, schools, public transport, airports, and more.
The coatings can be applied with a color or clear. The controlled release of silver and copper ions results in a long-lasting, on-demand, designed to effectively suppresses future contamination. Silver’s stable ion exchange process represents a significant improvement over standard organic antimicrobials that dissipate rapidly.
With the onset of the pandemic, antimicrobial spray coatings, now a billion-dollar industry, has garnered more interest for spraying surfaces to prevent the transmission of microbes to humans. 
The more permanent spray coating as compared to Microban can be used to provide safer surroundings in settings where it is hard to keep up with disinfection and on surfaces like doorknobs, handles, faucets, elevator buttons, and other frequently touched surfaces.
Antimicrobial coatings can be an alternative to shortages in disinfectants, inconsistent cleaning and disinfecting due to influx of patients and prevent or lessen the transmission of illnesses.
While not a complete replacement for proper cleaning and disinfection, the use of antimicrobial coatings can be a good investment in the long run. AgION antimicrobials are EPA registered for many applications including contact with food and water, HVAC (air conditioning), products for the construction industry, appliances, fiber and textile, cosmetics etc.
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