GC Ink™
our virucidal ink
Our unique, patent pending virucidal and germicidal ink for use in a broad range of applications including PPE, filtration solutions and high touch surfaces, that captures and neutralises viruses and bacteria
Highly Effective
Our patent-pending graphene oxide/silver nanoparticle formulations have been independently tested to show 100% virucidal efficacy against coronavirus OC43 and the Influenza A H1N1 virus - in under one minute.
GC Ink™ is also highly effective against other viruses and all bacteria. Formulations can be adapted to coat virtually any surface from plastics to textiles, to filter materials.
GC’s technology is highly effective because it has a dual-action mechanism: the negatively-charged surface of graphene oxide traps the positively-charged parts of water droplets and the protein spikes on coronavirus; the silver nanoparticles release ions that oxidize the lipid membrane protecting coronavirus RNA, thereby neutralizing it.
GC Ink™ formulations are protected by patents pending.
Highly Effective
Our patent-pending graphene oxide/silver nanoparticle formulations have been independently tested to show 100% virucidal efficacy against coronavirus OC43 and the Influenza A H1N1 virus - in under one minute.
GC Ink™ is also highly effective against other viruses and all bacteria. Formulations can be adapted to coat virtually any surface from plastics to textiles, to filter materials.
GC’s technology is highly effective because it has a dual-action mechanism: the negatively-charged surface of graphene oxide traps the positively-charged parts of water droplets and the protein spikes on coronavirus; the silver nanoparticles release ions that oxidize the lipid membrane protecting coronavirus RNA, thereby neutralizing it.
GC Ink™ formulations are protected by patents pending.
How this works in filters
When used in filters, GC Ink™ traps and neutralizes airborne coronaviruses and other viruses/bacteria for several weeks.
There is also little or no reduction in airflows; this is important for maintaining the efficiency of ventilation systems.
GC Ink™ pre-filters can be quickly installed in existing ventilation systems without the need for retro-fitting.
This is a fast, affordable, highly-effective way of making the air we breathe cleaner and safer.
If you would like to learn more, please get in touch with us by completing the form below or using our contact details.
How this works in filters
When used in filters, GC Ink™ traps and neutralizes airborne coronaviruses and other viruses/bacteria for several weeks.
There is also little or no reduction in airflows; this is important for maintaining the efficiency of ventilation systems.
GC Ink™ pre-filters can be quickly installed in existing ventilation systems without the need for retro-fitting.
This is a fast, affordable, highly-effective way of making the air we breathe cleaner and safer.
If you would like to learn more, please get in touch with us by completing the form below or using our contact details.
Questions you might have...
We would work with you to apply our GC Ink™ to your product – so we would supply GC Ink™ to your factory to be incorporated into your manufacturing process.
Sample product applications are on face masks and other PPE, on filters for ventilation systems, wipes and other healthcare/sanitation products, and on many consumer goods, like phones/toys etc.
Unfortunately we can’t sell GC Ink™ directly to consumers; there are too many regulations that make it hard for us to sell it directly.
So, look out for the “GC Ink™” trademark and/or the GC logo on whatever product that you’re looking for (like masks/PPE/wipes etc).
Tests by Brown University have shown that it is 100% effective against coronavirus OC43 and Influenza A virus – in less than one minute. Other formulations are 99% effective in ten minutes – but which would you choose?
Tests show that it is safe for humans as long as it is used as intended – in other words, use a GC Ink™ -treated wipe as a wipe – don’t eat it or smoke it...
We are preparing for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval process covering both effectiveness and safety – this is a 2-3 year process.
Internationally, there are also International Standards Office (ISO) certifications for product applications (for example, anti-viral certifications for filters) and these will be ready shortly.
GC Ink™ works with a dual action, “trap-and-neutralize” nano-chemistry where two nanomaterials – graphene oxide and silver nanoparticles – work together.
The negatively-charged surface of the graphene oxide traps water droplets and the protein spikes on coronavirus; the silver nanoparticles neutralize coronavirus by oxidizing the membrane that protects the RNA inside.
All this happens on the nano-scale – which makes it more effective. If you’d like the detailed scientific version of this, you can look at the Brown University report
For product applications in filters and wipes – GC Ink™ should be ready to ship to our manufacturing partners in Q2; we are waiting for the relevant ISO 18184 certification.
For product applications on consumer goods that are made non-porous materials like plastic or glass, this will take longer for the relevant ISO 21702 certification testing to be done.
For manufacturing partners, we can supply trial production batches by April – provided that we agree NDAs and Heads of Terms with you beforehand.
We plan to be in large-scale production by the second half of this year.