This section contains presentations on various aspects of Antimicrobial Copper science and application, delivered by research and industry experts to audiences at meetings, seminars and conferences.
Presentations are available as downloadable pdfs. If you would like to request a presentation at your event, please contact
Marleine Williams at Copper Development Association.
Copper and copper alloys are engineering materials that are durable, colourful and recyclable and are widely available in various product forms suitable for a range of manufacturing purposes. Copper and its alloys offer a suite of materials for designers of functional, sustainable and cost-effective products.
Copper and certain copper alloys have intrinsic antimicrobial properties (so-called ‘Antimicrobial Copper’) and products made from these materials have an additional, secondary benefit of contributing to hygienic design. Products made from Antimicrobial Copper are a supplement to, not a substitute for standard infection control practices. It is essential that current hygiene practices are continued, including those related to the cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces.