Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a Multilevel Antimicrobial Polymer (MAP-1 Pro) coating that is effective in killing viruses, bacteria, and even hard-to-kill spores. MAP-1 Pro can inactivate* up to 99.99 percent of highly-
infectious viruses such as measles, mumps, rubella, and 99.99 percent of the surrogate feline calicivirus (FCV) – a gold standard for disinfection efficiency and is more resistant than coronaviruses such as the one responsible for the COVID-19 epidemic. Developed by a team led by Prof. YEUNG King Lun, Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and the Division of Environment and Sustainability, the new MAP-1 Pro coating is highly versatile with an effective period of up to 90 days. MAP-1 Pro coating provides lasting protection and surface disinfection against microbial contamination.