YS Cypriot Catalysts Ltd. aims also at the development of an innovative coating which will reduce the COVID outbreak by limiting the lifespan of the virus on the surface to maximum one hour. Scientists found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be detected in aerosols for up to three hours and on plastic and stainless steel surfaces for up to three days. The findings emphasize the importance of hand washing and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces to protect against infection.
The project targets to: (i) produce a prototype of an innovative coating in pilot scale, (ii) promote and boost awareness of stakeholders for the coating, its improved performance against COVID-19 and the potential applications, (iii) assess the impact related to its economic viability and identifying the appropriate strategy and business models for market penetration, (iv) obtain and defend the concerned patents and intellectual property rights, making it attractive to enter the local and the international market, and (v) create the right environment to establish potential commercial cooperation and open up potential export markets.