Researchers explore new ways to neutralize germs using light-activated nanomaterials

At Empa, an interdisciplinary research institute for materials science and technology of the ETH Domain, researchers are working on ways to kill harmful bacteria and viruses. In the Nanomaterials in Health laboratory, led by Peter Wick, scientists study how highly specialized materials interact with the human body, the health risks they pose, and their potential to solve various medical problems.