Introduction of earthplusTM
earthplusTM, antibacterial material
earthplusTM is a ceramic composite functional material developed by Shinshu Ceramics. (contains titanium oxide, hydroxyapatite, and silver metal)
Composed of food-grade additives, this solution absorbs and decomposes proteins associated with bacteria, viruses, allergens, and odors.
Its effectiveness has been recognized in English-language medical journals, gaining international acclaim.
earthplusTM mechanisms
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TiO2
Titanium oxide
This material decomposes proteins such as bacteria, viruses and odors into harmless substances.
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HAp
Hydroxyapatite
This material absorbs the bacteria and viruses, and will not release them.
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Ag
Electrode
The silver is the electrode that speeds up the titanium oxide during the decomposition process.
earthplusTM features
- Very low toxicity and high safety
- Lasting performance
- Not dissolved in water
- Will not create resistant bacteria
earthplusTM is a composite ceramic and metal material with exceedingly low toxicity. This technology can easily be applied to textiles, construction materials, metals, and other substrates, and its antibacterial effects are long-lasting.
Examples of applicable bacteria
- MRSA
- Staphylococcus aureus
- ESBL-producing E.coli
- MBL-producing Pseudomonas
- Tricophyton fungus
- O-157
- Candida
- Legionella
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Influenza virus
- Feline calicivirus
- Cedar allergen
- Tick allergen
Helps improve the quality of your hospital
Today, earthplusTM is being used to remove odors in air purifiers, facial masks, curtains, and other textile products that contribute to the environmental quality of hospital facilities through its numerous antibacterial properties.
Samples of our products
Used in over 3,000 medical facilities nationwide
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Aizawa Hospital (Jisenkai)
Aizawa Hospital (Jisenkai), one of Japan’s leading hospitals pursuing advance medicine, uses our air purifiers and solutions.
It is used for removing odors in contaminant treatment rooms, examination rooms and emergency rooms.
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Juntendo University Hospital
This technology is used in partition curtains.
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The Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR
The Cancer Institute Hospital’s palliative care ward employs partition curtains to regulate odors and purify the air.
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Shinshu University Hospital
Multiple air purifiers are installed throughout the ward.
Coating features
earthplusTM is offered in two types. This enables you to apply the material on the products based on the usage.
Features of each coating
| Film | Melt coating (melting type) | Paint coating (paint model) |
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| Treatment method | earthplusTM is dissolved and sprayed on, creating a film (performed at Shinshu Ceramics) | Mixed with resin binders |
| Composition | Only contains earthplusTM | earthplusTM and binder |
| Supply formfactor | – | Slurry, breaks down in water/MEK |
| Color | Only available in dark grey | Color can be adjusted to white or semi-transparent through addition of pigment (transparency depends on granule size) |
| Substrate | Metals, ceramics | Can be combined with various binders to treat for different substrates |
| Suggested usage | Water (cleaners, tiles), surfaces (handrails, buttons, drainage fittings) | Air, fiber, films |
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earthplusTM scope of use
- Curtains
- Uniforms
- Sports
- Socks
- Underwear
- Pet goods
- Foundation
- Concealer
- Skincare bases
- Functional packaging materials
- Antiseptics/preservatives
- Treating plated surfaces to resist degradation when washed
- Residential equipment/fixtures
- Tiles
- Paints/coatings
- Ceiling materials
- Interior materials
- Kitchen equipment
- Air conditioner filters
- Humidifiers
- Dehumidifiers
- Air conditioning and heating
- Lab coats
- Hospital gowns
- Bedsheets
- Medical equipment
- Carpeting
- Bedding
- Linens
- Antiseptic/eliminating bacteria
- Hygienic/sanitary goods
Patents
Basic patents
High function:
Through low-temperature spraying (patent 2585946), earthplusTM can be used to form a film on a wide range of non-heat resistance products like nonwovens and resins, as well as metals, ceramics, and more, without damaging the underlying substrate.
Generic:
The earthplusTM application technique (patent 5995100) is allowed to be used on or with textiles, nonwovens, construction materials, cosmetics, preservatives, and more.
Use patents
80 patents pertaining to earthplusTM technology
We have garnered considerable acclaim in the field of IP.
In a system that assigns a comprehensive score to organizations for their business acumen based on their portfolio of intellectual property (patents, designs, trademarks, academic papers, et cetera), we were recognized with high marks.
Excerpted from assessment remarks
- Outstanding technical ability: low-temperature spraying and ceramic compositing technologies
- Promoting the unified branding of our research results by demonstrating their veracity at medical organs and universities and securing trademarks
The possibilities offered by earthplusTM
earthplusTM is a functional material that absorbs and decomposes proteins and has diverse applications.
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