Our Technology is Powerful. Versatile. Safe.

Creating the World’s Most Innovative & Safe Antimicrobial Technology

It started with cerium oxide, a naturally occurring mineral. Its unique enzyme mimetic properties harness the power of hydrogen peroxide in the presence of microbes.

HOW OUR TECHNOLOGY WORKS

Kismet’s technology uses a naturally occurring mineral, Cerium Oxide, that can be synthesized to produce hydrogen peroxide in the presence of pathogens. Our ingredients have now evolved to include Chitosan, unleashing its known antimicrobial properties in a specialized formulation. 

Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful disinfectant due to its strong oxidizing properties. It has broad-spectrum efficacy against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. In addition, it is non-toxic in its pure form, decomposing into water and oxygen. 

the future of antimicrobial ingredients

Chitosan-Enabled

Our specialized formulation is enabled by chitosan, a naturally occurring biopolymer. The chitosan is formulated with cerium oxide, a mineral. Chitosan provides a sustainable and versatile antimicrobial ingredient. The EPA has designated chitosan a minimum-risk pesticide.

Silver-Enabled

Silver-enabled cerium oxide is an innovative and safe mixture. The role of the silver is to boost the production of hydrogen peroxide when microbes are present in the specially synthesized particles available in water or an organic solvent.

Pure Mineral

Our cerium oxide particles are effective oxidizers. The cerium oxide particles can be mixed in a variety of solvents, including heptane, ethanol, and mineral spirits. The cerium oxide particles in different solvents allow for integration into a vast array of substrates providing a versatile antimicrobial* ingredient.

NEXT GENERATION PRODUCTS

Product Development

Use our patent-pending antimicrobial* technologies to create your next-generation brand-leading products.
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Kismet Clean

The Kismet Clean product line leverages our trusted ingredients for long-lasting surface protection.
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Proven Scientific Results

Peer-reviewed Publications

A Neoteric antibacterial* ceria-silver nanozyme for abiotic surfaces

This study presents a ceria-silver nanozyme with potent catalytic activity that effectively eradicates common and resistant bacterial strains through electrostatic interactions and ROS generation, showing long-lasting efficacy in a pediatric dental clinic setting. For an author-copy of the publication, please contact us.

Broad-Spectrum, Potent, and Durable Ceria Nanoparticles Inactivate RNA Virus Infectivity by Targeting Virion Surfaces and Disrupting Virus–Receptor Interactions – MDPI 2023

This study demonstrates that silver-modified ceria nanoparticles (AgCNP1 and AgCNP2) exhibit broad-spectrum and persistent antiviral capabilities by generating ROS and disrupting viral surface proteins, effectively neutralizing multiple respiratory viruses in a single application. For an author-copy of the publication, please contact us.

Nanoscale Cerium Oxide Deactivates Human Coronavirus and Rhinovirus on Surfaces – ACS Publication 2021

The study highlights the development of stable silver and cerium oxide materials that effectively combat viruses such as OC43 coronavirus and RV14 rhinovirus, with differences in redox states and electrochemical properties contributing to their antiviral action mechanisms. For an author-copy of the publication, please contact us.

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NanoRAD Coatings Improve Cleanroom Disinfection

This study examines the efficacy of NanoRAD coatings and films in a cleanroom setting.

NanoRAD Coatings Improve Ambulatory Clinic Disinfection - Results

This study examines the efficacy of NanoRAD coatings and films in an ambulatory clinic setting.

NanoRAD Coating and Film Spray Improve Disinfection in Multiple Hospital Settings - Results

This study examines the efficacy of NanoRAD coatings and films in multiple hospital settings.

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[1] Based on US EPA Interim Method for Evaluating the Efficacy of Antimicrobial Surface Coatings (pdf) testing

*NanoRAD is not commercially available.