How do Active Surfaces® work?

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Antibacterial and antiviral
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Anti-pollution
03
Anti-odour
04
Self-cleaning
Antibacterial and Antiviral

Destroy bacteria and viruses, preventing the formation of biofilm

Active Surfaces® able to eliminate up to 99% of bacteria; from the most common, including Escherichia coli, to the most dangerous and antibiotic-resistant such as Staphylococcus Aureus MRSA.

Furthermore, the ISO certifications (ISO 21702 – ISO 18061) prove the antiviral effectiveness of the material against four of the most common virus strains: pandemic flues H1N1 and H3N2, Enterovirus 71 and the Poliovirus. A study carried out in March 2021 also demonstrated that Active Surfaces® are able to eliminate up to 94% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (responsible for Covid-19) after just 4 hours of exposure to UV light (natural or artificial light).

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Furthermore, the ISO certifications (ISO 21702 – ISO 18061) prove the antiviral effectiveness of the material against four of the most common virus strains: pandemic flues H1N1 and H3N2, Enterovirus 71 and the Poliovirus. A study carried out in March 2021 also demonstrated that Active Surfaces® are able to eliminate up to 94% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (responsible for Covid-19) after just 4 hours of exposure to UV light (natural or artificial light).

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Anti-pollution

Fight pollution

Active Surfaces® are able to convert volatile molecules of dangerous pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into harmless substances, with huge advantages for human well-being both indoors and outdoors.

Active Surfaces® are able to permanently and continuously eliminate the polluting molecules in the air with the simple action of light. Active Surfaces® are effective with any kind of lighting, even new energy-saving LED lights.

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Active Surfaces® are able to permanently and continuously eliminate the polluting molecules in the air with the simple action of light. Active Surfaces® are effective with any kind of lighting, even new energy-saving LED lights.

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Anti-odour

Eliminate bad odours

Active Surfaces® are able to degrade the main molecules responsible for bad odours, eliminating them to make any setting more pleasant.

In fact, the photo-catalytic process destroys the odour-forming organic molecules that come into contact with Active Surfaces®, keeping the room clean and comfortable.

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In fact, the photo-catalytic process destroys the odour-forming organic molecules that come into contact with Active Surfaces®, keeping the room clean and comfortable.

Self-cleaning

Fight dirt

Thanks to the photo-catalytic properties, the dirt sticks less to Active Surfaces®, which are easier and quicker to clean, consequently reducing the use of costly, aggressive detergents which are often toxic for humans and harmful to the environment. The ultra-hydrophilic properties of Active Surfaces® make them easy to clean with water and mild detergents.

For example, on external façades, the action of the rain on the slabs is all it takes to keep them clean for longer, conserving their appearance and drastically reducing maintenance costs.

For example, on external façades, the action of the rain on the slabs is all it takes to keep them clean for longer, conserving their appearance and drastically reducing maintenance costs.

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ACTIVE SURFACES®
FOR BUILDINGS CERTIFICATIONS

The innovative and sustainable technology of Active Surfaces® ceramic surfaces also makes it easier to obtain a number of buildings certifications.

Well building standard

WELL certification was launched in 2014 by the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™). The system sets out to define the parameters for measuring how buildings can improve people’s lives.

Leed certification

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification system assesses and certifies the environmental, social and economic sustainability of buildings considered as a whole.

Breeam certification

BREEAM is an environmental sustainability assessment method which considers the principles and strategic requirements for measuring the environmental, social and economic impacts of the whole life cycle of a building.

Well building standard

WELL certification was launched in 2014 by the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™). The system sets out to define the parameters for measuring how buildings can improve people’s lives.

Gold standard

The Gold Standard is one of the strictest standards for the certification of carbon credits. Specifically, it ensures that renewable energy projects effectively reduce carbon dioxide emissions and produce benefits for the local population.

Leed certification

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification system assesses and certifies the environmental, social and economic sustainability of buildings considered as a whole.

Breeam certification

BREEAM is an environmental sustainability assessment method which considers the principles and strategic requirements for measuring the environmental, social and economic impacts of the whole life cycle of a building.

ACTIVE SURFACES®
CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFIED SAFETY

The effectiveness of Active Surfaces® ceramic surfaces is proven and documented by laboratory tests and the certifications obtained over the years. In particular, the antibacterial and antiviral properties of Active Surfaces® are certified in accordance with ISO standards, which certify their effectiveness at the international level.