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Webinar on the differences between silver micron particles and silver nanotechnology
By Dr Lisa SHAM

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Dr Raymond Chin, Founder of Silver Particle Co. Ltd./ SILVERLOY Co. Ltd./Element Impact Ltd. was cordially invited by the CA Division to present the captioned webinar on 16 November 2022 evening. Around 250 participants joined in. The event was coordinated by Ir Louis Yiu and Ms Crystal Chan.

 

First, Dr Chin introduced “Physical Inorganic Silver MicronParticles (SMP)”. He explained that the positive ions in SMPs could adversely affect the bacterial cell wall as those cell membranes were negative and had an ionic binding effect. Bacterial movement would be restricted, and the microenvironment would be disrupted. As a result, cell rupture would be very likely.

 

Dr Chin summarised the characteristics of SMP’s: (1) They have high heat and chemical resistance, high longevity, and less risk of toxic exposure. (2) They could eliminate up to 650 types of bacteria and viruses. (3) They are 10,000 times the size of nano silver particles, and will not be absorbed by the human body. (4) They have a penetration effect and are effective against bacteria and viruses. (5) They promote wound healing.

 

Dr Chin then briefed participants on the application of SMPs for blood filtering. He mentioned that if the bacteria and viruses reached the blood stream, they could cause complications or even the failure of multiple organs which could endanger human lives. After years of research and development, inorganic SMP membranes were invented to address blood filtering. The filters could be linked to a kidney dialysis machine in a “closed loop” environment instead of using medicine. This would be rapid, safe, and efficiently annihilate bacteria or viruses. He also described the SMP blood membrane features, such as capturing and annihilating, reliability and penetrability.

 

Ms Chan kicked off the question-and-answer session and Dr Chin responded to participants’ questions. Finally, Ir Prof Louis Lock, CA Division Past Chairman & CAI Discipline Advisory Panel Deputy Chairman, was invited to deliver the “Vote of Thanks” to the Speaker and the participants on behalf of the Division. The event was supported by the Institute of Measurement and Control, Hong Kong (InstMC HK).

 

 

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