NCtron Signs Exclusive Sales Agreement for 'Nanoguri Antibacterial Film' with iCube Global

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] NCtron announced on the 14th that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with new material developer iCube Global for the sale of NanoGuri (Cu) antibacterial film that blocks bacteria and viruses.

NCtron will officially begin selling the NanoGuri antibacterial film mass-produced by iCube Global. It will first supply to domestic and international schools and restaurants.

iCube Global's antibacterial film uses advanced nanotechnology to create copper particles at a microscopic scale of one billionth and add them to the surface of PE film. The nano-sized copper particles block external bacteria and viruses. The copper component in the film makes it difficult for bacteria, germs, and viruses to multiply, providing excellent antibacterial and antiviral effects. Additionally, only about 0.03 to 0.05% of particles relative to the product weight are needed, which is a significant advantage in terms of manufacturing costs.

The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced on the 17th that the survival time of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on copper surfaces is about 4 hours, which is shorter than on plastic (72 hours) and stainless steel (48 hours), indicating that antibacterial films containing copper can suppress virus proliferation.

An NCtron official said, "With heightened awareness of quarantine due to the COVID-19 situation, the demand for antibacterial films is rapidly increasing, especially in facilities used by many people such as schools and public places." He added, "We will strive to quickly supply domestic and international schools and restaurants in preparation for the new semester to create a comfortable learning environment for students."

iCube Global, established in 2014, is a venture company developing new materials focusing on the antibacterial and sterilizing effects of copper. Using its proprietary Vacuum Nano Technology (VNT), the company continues research and development to produce metal materials such as copper and gold into nanoparticles and apply them to various products.

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