Research Groups

Leading scientists and clinicians around the world are engaged in researching the antimicrobial characteristics of copper.

Use the filter drop downs to find researchers in your region/country.  If you are engaged in research into the efficacy of solid copper and copper alloys and would like your research group to appear here, please contact Copper Development Association.

Copper and copper alloys are engineering materials that are durable, colourful and recyclable and are widely available in various product forms suitable for a range of manufacturing purposes. Copper and its alloys offer a suite of materials for designers of functional, sustainable and cost-effective products.

Copper and certain copper alloys have intrinsic antimicrobial properties (so-called ‘Antimicrobial Copper’) and products made from these materials have an additional, secondary benefit of contributing to hygienic design. Products made from Antimicrobial Copper are a supplement to, not a substitute for standard infection control practices. It is essential that current hygiene practices are continued, including those related to the cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces.