{"id":8,"date":"2018-12-29T11:16:47","date_gmt":"2018-12-29T02:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shincera.co.jp\/english\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2022-11-14T09:26:15","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T00:26:15","slug":"earth-plus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shincera.co.jp\/english\/earth-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction of earthplusTM<\/sup>"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

earthplusTM<\/sup>, antibacterial material<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n
\n
\n

earthplusTM<\/sup> is a ceramic composite functional material developed by Shinshu Ceramics. (contains titanium oxide, hydroxyapatite, and silver metal)<\/p>\n

Composed of food-grade additives, this solution absorbs and decomposes proteins associated with bacteria, viruses, allergens, and odors.<\/p>\n

Its effectiveness has been recognized in English-language medical journals, gaining international acclaim.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n

earthplusTM<\/sup> mechanisms<\/h3>\n
\n
\n
\n \u00a0 \u00a0\"earthplus\u2122\n \"earthplus\u2122\n\n
    \n
  • \n

    TiO2<\/sup><\/p>\n

    Titanium oxide<\/p>\n \"Titanium\n

    This material decomposes proteins such as bacteria, viruses and odors into harmless substances.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

  • \n

    HAp<\/p>\n

    Hydroxy<\/span>apatite<\/span><\/p>\n \"Hydroxyapatite\n

    This material absorbs the bacteria and viruses, and will not release them.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n

  • \n

    Ag<\/p>\n

    Electrode<\/p>\n \"Electrode\n

    The silver is the electrode that speeds up the titanium oxide during the decomposition process.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n

    \n

    earthplusTM<\/sup> features<\/h2>\n
    \n
    \n
      \n
    • Very low toxicity and high safety<\/li>\n
    • Lasting performance<\/li>\n
    • Not dissolved in water<\/li>\n
    • Will not create resistant bacteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n

      earthplusTM<\/sup> 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.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

      \n

      Examples of applicable bacteria<\/h3>\n
      \n
      \n
      \n
        \n
      • MRSA<\/li>\n
      • Staphylococcus aureus<\/li>\n
      • ESBL-producing E.coli<\/li>\n
      • MBL-producing Pseudomonas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          \n
        • Tricophyton fungus<\/li>\n
        • O-157<\/li>\n
        • Candida<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            \n
          • Legionella<\/li>\n
          • Klebsiella pneumoniae<\/li>\n
          • Influenza virus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
              \n
            • Feline calicivirus<\/li>\n
            • Cedar allergen<\/li>\n
            • Tick allergen<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n
              \n

              Helps improve the quality of your hospital<\/span><\/h2>\n
              \n
              \n
              \n

              Today, earthplusTM<\/sup> 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.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

              \n

              Samples of our products<\/h3>\n
              \n
              \n
              \n \"Air
              Air purifiers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
              \n
              \n \"Curtains\"
              Curtains<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
              \n
              \n \"Masks\"
              Masks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
              \n

              Used in over 3,000 medical facilities nationwide<\/span><\/h3>\n
              \n
              \n
                \n
              • \n

                Aizawa Hospital (Jisenkai)<\/h4>\n

                \"Aizawa<\/p>\n

                \n

                Aizawa Hospital (Jisenkai), one of Japan\u2019s leading hospitals pursuing advance medicine, uses our air purifiers and solutions.<\/p>\n

                It is used for removing odors in contaminant treatment rooms, examination rooms and emergency rooms.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n

              • \n

                Juntendo University Hospital<\/h4>\n

                \"Juntendo<\/p>\n

                \n

                This technology is used in partition curtains.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n

              • \n

                The Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR<\/h4>\n

                \"The<\/p>\n

                \n

                The Cancer Institute Hospital\u2019s palliative care ward employs partition curtains to regulate odors and purify the air.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n

              • \n

                Shinshu University Hospital<\/h4>\n

                \"Shinshu<\/p>\n

                \n

                Multiple air purifiers are installed throughout the ward.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n

                \n

                Coating features<\/h2>\n
                \n
                \n
                \n

                earthplusTM<\/sup> is offered in two types. This enables you to apply the material on the products based on the usage.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

                \n
                \n \"earthplus\u2122\"
                earthplusTM<\/sup> raw materials<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
                \n
                \n
                \n
                <\/div>\n

                \"earthplus\u2122\"

                earthplusTM<\/sup> melting type<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
                \n
                \n
                <\/div>\n

                \"earthplus\u2122\"

                earthplusTM<\/sup> paint model<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
                \n

                Features of each coating<\/h3>\n
                \n
                \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                Film<\/th>\nMelt coating (melting type)<\/td>\nPaint coating (paint model)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Conceptual diagram<\/th>\n\"Melt<\/td>\n\"Melt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Treatment method<\/th>\nearthplusTM<\/sup> is dissolved and sprayed on, creating a film (performed at Shinshu Ceramics)<\/td>\nMixed with resin binders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Composition<\/th>\nOnly contains earthplusTM<\/sup><\/td>\nearthplusTM<\/sup> and binder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Supply formfactor<\/th>\n–<\/td>\nSlurry, breaks down in water\/MEK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Color<\/th>\nOnly available in dark grey<\/td>\nColor can be adjusted to white or semi-transparent through addition of pigment (transparency depends on granule size)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Substrate<\/th>\nMetals, ceramics<\/td>\nCan be combined with various binders to treat for different substrates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Suggested usage<\/th>\nWater (cleaners, tiles), surfaces (handrails, buttons, drainage fittings)<\/td>\nAir, fiber, films<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Applicable scope<\/th>\n\n
                  \n
                • Door knobs<\/li>\n
                • Tiles<\/li>\n
                • Gratings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
                		\n
                  \n
                • Films<\/li>\n
                • Masks<\/li>\n
                • Clothing<\/li>\n
                • Lotion<\/li>\n
                • Filters<\/li>\n
                • Curtains, linens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
                  \n

                  earthplusTM<\/sup> scope of use<\/h3>\n
                  \n
                  \n
                  \n \"earthplus\u2122 applications\">\n
                  \n
                  \n \"Clothing\"\n <\/div>\n
                  \n \"textile\"\n
                    \n
                  • Curtains<\/li>\n
                  • Uniforms<\/li>\n
                  • Sports<\/li>\n
                  • Socks<\/li>\n
                  • Underwear<\/li>\n
                  • Pet goods<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n
                    \n \"cosmetics\"\n
                      \n
                    • Foundation<\/li>\n
                    • Concealer<\/li>\n
                    • Skincare bases<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
                      \n
                      \n \"Food\"\n <\/div>\n
                      \n \"food\"\n
                        \n
                      • Functional packaging materials<\/li>\n
                      • Antiseptics\/preservatives<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n
                        \n \"water\"\n
                          \n
                        • Treating plated surfaces to resist degradation when washed<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
                          \n
                          \n \"Residential\"\n <\/div>\n
                          \n \"build\"\n
                            \n
                          • Residential equipment\/fixtures<\/li>\n
                          • Tiles<\/li>\n
                          • Paints\/coatings<\/li>\n
                          • Ceiling materials<\/li>\n
                          • Interior materials<\/li>\n
                          • Kitchen equipment<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n
                            \n \"air\"\n
                              \n
                            • Air conditioner filters<\/li>\n
                            • Humidifiers<\/li>\n
                            • Dehumidifiers<\/li>\n
                            • Air conditioning and heating<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
                              \n
                              \n \"Medicine\"\n <\/div>\n
                              \n \"medical\"\n
                                \n
                              • Lab coats<\/li>\n
                              • Hospital gowns<\/li>\n
                              • Bedsheets<\/li>\n
                              • Medical equipment<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n
                                \n \"fabric\"\n
                                  \n
                                • Carpeting<\/li>\n
                                • Bedding<\/li>\n
                                • Linens<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n
                                  \n \"toiletry\"\n
                                    \n
                                  • Antiseptic\/eliminating bacteria<\/li>\n
                                  • Hygienic\/sanitary goods<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n
                                    \n

                                    Patents<\/h2>\n
                                    \n
                                    \n
                                    \n

                                    Basic patents<\/p>\n

                                    \n

                                    High function:<\/p>\n

                                    Through low-temperature spraying (patent 2585946), earthplusTM<\/sup> 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.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

                                    \n

                                    Generic:<\/p>\n

                                    The earthplusTM<\/sup> application technique (patent 5995100) is allowed to be used on or with textiles, nonwovens, construction materials, cosmetics, preservatives, and more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

                                    \n
                                    \n

                                    Use patents<\/p>\n

                                    \n

                                    80 patents pertaining to earthplusTM<\/sup> technology<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

                                    \n

                                    We have garnered considerable acclaim in the field of IP.<\/span><\/h3>\n
                                    \n
                                    \n

                                    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.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

                                    \n
                                    \n
                                    \n

                                    Excerpted from assessment remarks<\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                      \n
                                    • Outstanding technical ability: low-temperature spraying and ceramic compositing technologies<\/li>\n
                                    • Promoting the unified branding of our research results by demonstrating their veracity at medical organs and universities and securing trademarks<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
                                      \n \"Assessment\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n
                                      \n

                                      The possibilities offered by earthplusTM<\/sup><\/h2>\n
                                      \n
                                      \n
                                      \n

                                      earthplusTM<\/sup> is a functional material that absorbs and decomposes proteins and has diverse applications.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

                                      \"The<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                      earthplusTM, antibacterial material earthplusTM is a ceramic composite functional material developed by Shinsh […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shincera.co.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shincera.co.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shincera.co.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shincera.co.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shincera.co.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8"}],"version-history":[{"count":79,"href":"https:\/\/shincera.co.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":918,"href":"https:\/\/shincera.co.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8\/revisions\/918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shincera.co.jp\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}