Germany's DITF & Heraeus create antimicrobial medical textiles
Heraeus and DITF are developing AGXX-integrated textiles for durable infection protection. AGXX, a silver-ruthenium-based antimicrobial technology, kills pathogens via a catalytic redox reaction without releasing active ingredients. Research focuses on optimising AGXX in fiber-spinnable polymers and textile coatings, ensuring efficacy without compromising textile properties.
