Abstract: The invention relates to a hybrid material, in particular provided as an additive relating to materials, substances and/or coating materials for producing an antimicrobial, antiviral and/or fungicidal effect, and which comprises particles, each of which comprising at least one carrier material being at least partially coated with at least two different metals, wherein at least one first metal and one second metal are, at least with their respective surfaces, in electrically conductive contact to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bioactive composition for killing cells, comprising at least a first and a second half cell, the half cells being in electrically conductive contact with each other at least by their respective surfaces such that short-circuit elements are generated in the presence of water and oxygen. According to the invention the first half cell comprises at least one semiconductive compound of at least one transition metal element, which exhibits multiple oxidation states and allows a change of the oxidation states by means of catalytically active centers, so that oxygen is reduced and active oxygen species are produced at the first half cell, and wherein the second half cell comprises at least one electrically conductive silver semiconductor which absorbs electrons emitted by the cells or organic material. By means of particles coated with the composition according to the invention, for example, E.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of an antimicrobial composition comprising metallic silver and metallic ruthenium as well as at least one vitamin or at least one vitamin derivative for the topical treatment or prevention of skin, skin adnexa or mucosa diseases which are caused by infection with at least one microorganism. The invention also concerns a bandaging material or patch comprising an antimicrobial composition which comprises metallic silver and metallic ruthenium as well as at least one vitamin or at least one vitamin derivative. The antimicrobial composition (“AgXX”) has a broad-spectrum effect against bacteria (a: E. coli) and fungi (b: Pathogen yeast and c: Penicillium). a) Escherichia coli (additionally silver (“Ag”) as control), b) Candida parapsilosis, c) Penicillium notatum.

Abstract: The invention relates to the production and use of novel bioactive devices and metallic coatings for example for sterilizing, disinfecting, and decontaminating water or aqueous solutions. The known oligodynamic effect of silver for reducing the amount of germs is thereby improved and increased by combining silver with ruthenium and a vitamin or derivative thereof. The novel properties of these bioactive metal surfaces lead to faster and more efficient killing of microorganisms. Simultaneously, these novel bioactive metal surfaces prevent infestation by microorganisms and attachment or permanent deposition of problematic biomolecules such as for example DNA, RNA, or proteins. A self-cleaning surface is thus obtained, which very quickly and efficiently and over extended periods of time sterilizes water and aqueous solutions when they come in contact with said surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1), in particular for protecting and for cleaning the bladder lumen, consisting of at least one functional body (2) which can be spatially expanded in a variable manner and can be modified at least partially from a small state into a larger state. Said device (1) protects the bladder lumen from bacterial invasion when the functional body (2) is inserted into the bladder and helps an infected bladder during mechanical cleaning and subsequent healing. The invention also relates to the use of the device (1) for medical, in particular prophylactic and therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: The invention relates to the production and use of novel bioactive devices and metallic coatings for example for sterilizing, disinfecting, and decontaminating water or aqueous solutions. The known oligodynamic effect of silver for reducing the amount of germs is thereby improved and increased by combining silver with ruthenium and a vitamin or derivative thereof. The novel properties of these bioactive metal surfaces lead to faster and more efficient killing of microorganisms. Simultaneously, these novel bioactive metal surfaces prevent infestation by microorganisms and attachment or permanent deposition of problematic biomolecules such as for example DNA, RNA, or proteins. A self-cleaning surface is thus obtained, which very quickly and efficiently and over extended periods of time sterilizes water and aqueous solutions when they come in contact with said surface.