NanoPhos, Keraben co-develop novel line of self-cleaning and sterilizing ceramic tiles

NanoPhos SA, a nanotechnology company, and the leading ceramic tile manufacturer KERABEN co-developed LIFEKER(R), an innovative line of self-cleaning and self-sterilizing ceramic tiles. These properties of LIFEKER(R) tiles are provided by the use of the SurfaShield(R) coating technology developed by NanoPhos, which is activated simply by the energy of surrounding light (either sunlight or artificial lighting) without the use of dangerous chemicals. The photocatalytic action of SurfaShield(R) continuously decomposes organic stains and environmental pollutants without being consumed. The use of this technology protects humans from infectious microbes, eliminates fungus growth and minimizes the use of cleaning and sterilizing products, while it has been estimated that 1000 square meters of LIFEKER(R) tiles have equal ability to decompose pollutants with 60 trees!

It is interesting to mention that SurfaShield(R) technology, received the prestigious GAIA award during the 2010 International Building and Construction Show BIG5 in Dubai for its environmentally friendly and innovative profile.