Nanotechnology: the Potential to Create a Safer Tomorrow
Nanotechnology, with its innovative approaches, holds the promise of revolutionizing infectious disease control management by enhancing prevention strategies, diagnostics and drug delivery, ultimately contributing to global health. At FendX, we believe the products we are developing using our nanotechnology will contribute to creating safer and more hygienic environments, helping to save lives and reduce medical costs, particularly in the face of very difficult to control potentially lethal pathogens.
>99%
Film: Instant reduction of adhesion of a COVID-19 like virus1, MRSA, E.coli and B. subtilis3
>98%
Spray: Reduction in adhesion of a COVID-19 like virus and MRSA2
99.7%
Spray: Reduction in bacterial growth after 8 hours
Sources:
- ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2022, 14, 11068-11077
- https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.3c11074
- ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2023, 15, 16253-16265.
Inspired by the water-resistant surface of the lotus leaf
By combining nano- and micro- particles we create novel surface coatings with repelling properties that essentially nothing sticks to. Our coatings in development significantly reduce the adhesion of bacteria, viruses, liquids and blood.
We are conducting extensive R&D using our nanotechnology in collaboration with industry-leading partners, including McMaster University. FendX has an exclusive worldwide license to its technology and IP portfolio from McMaster, which encompass the film, spray and catheter coatings. We also have a growing intellectual property portfolio consisting of licensed non-provisional national stage patent applications which have been made in Canada, the United States, Europe, China, Hong Kong and Japan.
Nanotechnology to Protect Surfaces: How it works
- Provides immediate & continuous protection of surfaces reducing adhesion of bacteria and virus >98%1,2,3
- When a contaminated hand touches a nano-coated protected surface, the contamination tends to stay on the hand and not transfer to the surface1,2,3
Our Products in Development
OUR PIPELINE
Film and spray nano-coatings to protect high-touch surfaces; reduces adhesion of microbes > 98% 1,2,3
Prototype Development
Intermediate Scale-up
Testing
Commercial Production
Spray Coating
REPELWRAP™ Film
Nano-coated catheter to reduce bacterial infection; reduces adhesion of E. coli > 95%4
Nano-Coating Formulation
Prototype Development
Intermediate Scale-up
Catheter Coating
Lead Product in Development to Protect High Touch Surfaces
- Provides immediate and continuous protection
- >98% reduction in adhesion of a Covid-19 like virus, E. coli, B. subtilis and MRSA1,2
Current Film Formulation
- Deposition of nanoparticles and thermal shrinking
- Creates inert surface that prevents the adhesion of microbes and liquids
REPELWRAP™ film in pilot scale-up manufacturing
- Manufacturing process established
- Optimizing manufacturing process
- Anticipate entering commercial production end of 2024
REPELWRAP™ Film Competitive Landscape
* Based on McMaster testing of REPELWRAPTM film lab prototype (ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2022, 14, 11068-11077; ACS Nano. 2020 Jan 28, 14 (1) 454-465; 3)
** Silver, copper, zinc
Potential Applications
Healthcare, Transportation Industry, Entertainment Industry, Hospitality Services, Office Building
Surfaces Can Spread Pathogens. Pathogens Exist in Critical and Everyday Environments on High-touch Surfaces.
Doorknobs, swinging and revolving doors, elevator panels, public bathrooms, toilets, flush handles, sinks, soap and sanitizer dispensers, handrails (hall, stairs, escalators), bedrails, bedside tables & handles, wheelchairs, light switches, IV poles.
Other examples of industries/areas with high traffic public touchpoints that we may target include:
Transportation industry (airplanes, trains, buses, taxis); entertainment industry (arenas, stadiums, theatres, casinos, amusement parks, recreation centres, malls, cruise ships); food and hospitality services; and schools and office buildings.
Healthcare Environments
Transportation
Sports & Entertainment
Schools
Offices
OTHER PRODUCTS IN DEVELOPMENT
Spray Nano-Coating
To Provide Immediate and Continuous Protection of High Touch Surfaces
- Expected to be easier to apply and expand applications
- 99.9% reduction in MRSA and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and 98% for Phi6 (a virus), due to both the repelling and antimicrobial properties of the nano-surface 1
- Completing formulation work and will transfer formulation for scale-up
Nano-coated Catheters
Initial findings of lubricant infused nano-coating1:
- > 96% reduction in attachment of E. coli after 48 hours of flow exposure
- > 95% reduction in blood/fibrin networks after 24-48 hours of flow exposure
Building A Robust Patent Portfolio
Omniphobic Surfaces with Hierarchical Structures, and Methods of Making and Uses Thereof
- Chinese/ Macau Patent # ZL 202080055337.6 – Issued
- US Patent Application # 17/616,374
- Canada Patent Application # CA3142127
- Europe Patent Application # EP20819372.2
- Japan Patent Application # 2021-572059
- Hong Kong Patent Application # 62022061224.1
Omniphobic Antimicrobial Microparticles and Compositions Thereof
- US Provisional Patent Application No 63/415078
Methods of Making Omniphobic Materials with Hierarchical Structures and Uses Thereof
- US Patent Application Number # 18/683,578
- Canada Patent Application # CA3228893
- China Patent Application # CN202280056197.3
- Europe Patent Application # EP22857186.5
- Japan Patent Application pending
Fluorine-free Superhydrophobic Surfaces, Methods of Making and Uses Thereof
- US Patent Application # 18/683,559
- Canada Patent Application # CA3228891
- China Patent Application # CN202280056201.6
- Europe Patent Application # EP22857178.2
- Japan Patent Application pending
Growth Strategy
Explore additional uses of nanotechnology
Licensing/acquisition to expand product pipeline and intellectual property portfolio