Development and characterization of antimicrobial Ever-gel for medical textiles

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to combat infectious diseases and reduce their spread around
the world. In particular, bacteria and viruses can survive on many common fabrics for days or even weeks, from
which they can be transmitted to people or other surfaces. The proposed research project aims to develop a
coating for personal protective equipment for healthcare workers and the public that would enable it to kill viruses
and bacteria, taking away this path for them to spread. This coating would be based on the Ever-gel material
developed by Everbond Interface Technologies Inc., expanding the applications of this material platform to
medical textiles and fabrics and leading to a new product line. The project will involve making sure the coating is
effective at killing viruses and bacteria, that it is safe and nontoxic, and that it does not come off the coated fabrics
during use or washing.

Faculty Supervisor:

William Anderson;Boxin Zhao

Student:

Partner:

Everbond Interface Technologies Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program: