Biosenta Inc. announced that is developing environmentally friendly biocidal particles that are successfully tested against infectious bacteria growing on common surfaces. The particles are developed in collaboration with Dr. Maen Husein's laboratory, University of Calgary, and tested in Dr. Ian Lewis's laboratory, University of Calgary. Preliminary results showed that inclusion of the particles into cement provides effective biocidal attributes.

Further research will be conducted this summer on multiple construction surfaces such drywall, paint, plastic, glass carpet etc. Research funds from Biosenta are matched by Mitacs Accelerate funding that builds partnerships between academia, industry, and the world.