Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and a process for the throughflow sterilization of biologically contaminated liquids.

Abstract: The invention relates to antimicrobial polymers and polymer blends which are prepared by polymerizing a monomer of the formula I: where R1=—H or —CH3 R2=branched or unbranched aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R3=H, or branched or unbranched aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, R4=H, or branched or unbranched aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, R5=H, or branched or unbranched aliphatic hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, and X=O, NH, NR5 and, where appropriate, then mixing with at least one other polymer. The antimicrobial polymers or blends may be used for producing hygiene items or items for medical technology, e.g. as a coating, or else in surface coatings or protective paints. They may also be used in a process for eliminating/reducing biofouling in water systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to microbecidal films using antimicrobial polymers, their preparation and use.

Abstract: The invention relates to microbicidal fluid systems using antimicrobal polymers, to a method for the production of fluid systems by means of emulsion polymerization and to the use of microbicidal emulsions. The invention also relates to a method for producing microbicidal emulsions, wherein microcrobicidal polymers are produced by emulsion polymerization of corresponding monomers. Generally, emulsion polymers have higher molecular weights than polymers which are produced, for example by solution or substance polymerization. Consequently, it is also possible to produce extremely high-molecular antimicrobial polymers. The microbial polymers can contain nitrogen and/or phosphorous groups. Emulsion polymerization to form microbicidal polymers is carried out in a way known per se i.e. water, an emulsifier, at least one monomer and one thermal or photochemical radical starter are made to react in such a way as to obtain an emulsion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the antimicrobial treatment of surfaces by applying thermally assisted antimicrobial active polymers onto said surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for using antimicrobial polymers in the protection of buildings or of monuments, by impregnating surfaces with an antimicrobial polymer.

Abstract: A process for producing extraction-resistant polymer coatings on surfaces.

Abstract: An antimicrobial paste glue is provided, which includes from 0.01 to 70% by weight of at least one antimicrobial compound, based on the weight of solids. Other embodiments of the invention provide methods of making and using the paste glue.