Silicone antibacterial materials mainly achieve antibacterial effects in the following ways:
Release of antibacterial active substances: Silicone antibacterial agents often contain antibacterial active substances such as silver ions, copper ions, and zinc ions, which can destroy the cell walls or cell membranes of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, inhibiting their growth and reproduction.
Photocatalytic catalysis: Some silicone antibacterial materials use photocatalytic technology, such as nano titanium dioxide (TiO2), which can produce highly oxidizing free radicals under ultraviolet light, thereby killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.
Physical barrier: The silicone material itself has a certain density and hydrophobicity, which can prevent microorganisms from attaching and growing on the surface of the material to a certain extent.