Columbia, MO Startup Kremenak NanoTech Created The First Reusable Surface Coating That Physically Kills Bacteria

Operating from Columbia, MO, local startup, Kremenak NanoTech (KNT) is making great strides in anti-microbial technology during a period of heightened cleanliness. Since 2018, KNT has been committed to creating innovations that will improve human and environmental health. Developed by KNT, Urchin Black™ antimicrobial (UBam™) is the first reusable nano-spiky surface coating that physically kills bacteria. When manufactured into products, UBam™ can prevent surfaces from bacterial contamination. Manufacturing partners of KNT will utilize a novel antimicrobial coating, as well as a complete support package enabling them to differentiate themselves in the market and maximize their products potential.

Bacteria are responsible for 90% of all Healthcare Associated Infections and are capable of surviving on inanimate objects for extended periods of time. A patient in the U.S. contracts an infection caused by their medical care every 19 seconds. Additionally, Healthcare Associated Infections kill someone in the U.S. every 5 minutes and cause more deaths than breast and colon cancer combined.

To solve this problem, KNT’s UBam™ is an easily scalable, bio-inspired, antibacterial nano-textured coating that can prevent bacterial contamination on surfaces. It is widely practical, physically kills bacteria and does not promote bacterial resistance. Utilizing UBam™ on equipment in healthcare settings will add new, continuous protection against Healthcare Associated Infections between cleanings. This is just one example of how Kremenak NanoTech’s developments will enhance everyday objects.