University of Birmingham researchers develop antibacterial stainless steel, mysophobes clap from within their bubbles

Answering the call of germphobes and their Stepford ladies-in-waiting everywhere, researchers at the University of Birmingham have devised a silver-infused technique of warding off unwanted bacteria. Eschewing the previously attempted, but short-lived coating method, these scientists have “developed a novel surface alloying technology” that infuses silver, nitrogen and carbon into a newly germ-resistant stainless steel surface. The team hopes this super durable steel will soon find its anti-bacterial way into hospitals and the surgical implements they employ — not to mention your college cafeteria. Modern Lady Macbeth homemaker types can breathe a sigh of “Out, damn’d superbug spot” relief and get back to sealing up the furniture. Continue reading University of Birmingham researchers develop antibacterial stainless steel, mysophobes clap from within their bubbles University of Birmingham researchers develop antibacterial stainless steel, mysophobes clap from within their bubbles originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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