Iranian Firm Makes Antibacterial Polyethylene Compound
“We have developed various nanoscale products so far, including antibacterial masterbatches, graphene-based textile reinforcement masterbatches, and high-field masterbatches. Each of these products is used in different industries and has significant performance advantages over traditional compounds,” said Ahmad Yavari, the managing director of Sa'ei Polymer Danesh company.
Noting that the company’s flagship product is an antibacterial polyethylene compound containing nanoparticles, which has been commercialized in the past two years and is currently used in various industries, he said, “In addition to providing antibacterial properties, this type of compound also performs much better in terms of safety and biocompatibility than traditional compounds such as arsenic and antibacterial organic materials.”
“These compounds are designed to provide effective antibacterial performance without the use of toxic substances and are safer than traditional chemical compounds when in contact with the skin or biological environments,” Yavari said.
He explained that the mechanism of action of these nanoparticles includes the release of active ions, destruction of the bacterial cell wall, prevention of biofilm formation, and the creation of active oxygen compounds that inhibit the growth and proliferation of microorganisms.
In a relevant development in 2023, an Iranian engineering company could also produce a special polypropylene masterbatch strengthened by nanoparticles used in automotive industry.
‘Shamim Polymer Kosar’ company managed to make the product that is a nanoparticle-reinforced polypropylene matrix masterbatch in which the incorporated nanoparticles serve as filler, contributing to an increase in the mechanical properties.
The addition of nanoparticles to the polymer has led to enhanced mechanical properties, including flexural and tensile strengths.
The polymer can be used in manufacturing automotive components like bumpers.
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