Copper has long been known for its ability to kill viruses and bacteria on contact, which is why it's often professionally coated onto commonly touched items such as doorknobs. A new copper nanowire ...

It’s long been established that copper works as an effective antimicrobial – but it’s still a costly proposition to make every doorknob, keyboard and toilet seat out of the ubiquitous metal. San Diego ...

A team of scientists from Ames National Laboratory, Iowa State University and the University at Buffalo developed an antimicrobial spray that deposits a layer of copper nanowires onto high-touch ...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Krylon®, a leading spray paint manufacturer, is proud to announce copper as the brand’s 2017 Color of the Year. The soft metallic hue emerges as the hero color from ...

State Sen. Christine Kehoe has shelved her legislation aimed at limiting the use of copper-based paints on the hulls of recreational boats. The San Diego Democrat signaled Tuesday that she wants a one ...

In an effort to reduce copper levels in Newport Bay, a regional water-quality agency is looking to limit the type of paint that boaters can use on their vessels. According to documents from the Santa ...