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Provides an overview of antimicrobial additives that help protect products from degradation caused by microbes, with discussions on types of microorganisms and the array of products that can benefit from antimicrobials.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- List some common examples of microorganisms and name their type.
- Explain the effects of microbial growth on materials and how antimicrobials can protect them.
- Describe common building materials and commercial products that can be protected with current generation antimicrobials.
- Discuss the importance of specifying products with antimicrobial protection.
- Recognize why antimicrobials are important for building materials and commercial products.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Gina Sloan on behalf of Microban International, Ltd.. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Gina Sloan
Title: Director of Microbiology, Microban International
Background: Gina Sloan, Director of Microbiology for Microban International, graduated with her Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from Wake Forest University. Her graduate and post-doctoral research focused on the underlying causes of whooping cough pathogenesis, a vaccine preventable re-emerging disease. Gina joined Microban in 2011 and while maintaining customer and engineering support, Gina has consistently worked towards expanding the R&D capabilities of the microbiology lab. In addition, she is an active committee member of ASTM, ISO and AATCC.
