A new CEN Workshop is being planned which will complement the activities of the EU project 'NANOBLOC'. This project provides a platform for nanocoatings which enables a new generation of antimicrobial and antiviral products to be developed to protect the health of citizens.
The Covid 19 pandemic was a devastating reminder of the importance of being able to provide and maintain antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal surfaces. Developments in nanocoating technology have led to breakthroughs in the manufacturing of resilient surfaces on a variety of substrates, such as protective clothing, face masks and high-traffic solid surfaces like doorhandles and taps.
The NANOBLOC project is at the forefront of this development and is championing an industrially scalable, green nanocoating technology that is suitable for all such applications. The project focuses on understanding the mechanisms of action, ensuring durability, and validating the coatings' impact in real-world environments. Its goal is to advance public health, economic stability, and sustainable innovation by providing effective, safe, and environmentally friendly solutions to minimize infection risks.
This CEN Workshop has been developed within the scope of the NANOBLOC project and will provide a methodological framework by establishing standardized, scientifically validated procedures. This in turn will assist manufacturers and regulators by providing clear guidelines to assess the safety and efficacy of these innovative materials.
The outcome of the Workshop will result in three CWAs related to the evaluation of the functional coatings:
- Evaluation of the mechanism of action of antiviral plastics and other non-porous surfaces
- Procedure for testing the antibacterial effect of air filter after contamination through a bacterial bioaerosol
- Assessment of ecotoxicity in PVD coatings subjected to accelerated ageing
The kick-off meeting for the Workshop will be an online meeting and is planned to take place via Microsoft Teams on 29 July 2025 from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm (CEST). To attend, please use this link.
All interested parties are invited to submit comments on the draft Project Plan using the commenting form below, to the Workshop Secretary, Javier Idiago (fidiago@une.org), by July 16th, 2025.
Download the documents:
- Workshop description and draft Project Plan
- Agenda of the Kick-off Meeting
- Registration form
- Commenting form
