| abstract |
Antimicrobial activated carbon having controlled release of the antimicrobial active agent are provided comprising activated carbon and an antimicrobial coating applied to at least a portion of its exposed outer surface wherein the antimicrobial coating comprises a binder and an antimicrobial water soluble glass or an inorganic ion exchange type antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial coatings to be applied to the activated carbon materials are curable liquids or ultra-fine thermoplastic powder coatings. The antimicrobial activated carbon materials may be employed in filters as a loose fill or in sintered filters. |