CPC B25J 19/0087 (2013.01) [A61L 2/238 (2013.01); B25J 9/0012 (2013.01); B29C 45/0001 (2013.01); B29C 64/106 (2017.08); B33Y 80/00 (2014.12)] | 23 Claims |
1. A structural member of a robot, wherein the structural member is adapted to be exposed to an environment and bear a mechanical load, the structural member comprises:
a plastic matrix; and
an antimicrobial additive mixed with the plastic matrix comprising:
a first antimicrobial additive,
wherein the first antimicrobial additive is a metal ion antimicrobial additive comprising silver ion and copper ion, and wherein the first antimicrobial additive further comprises a first carrier comprising zeolite and glass, for coupling with the metal ion antimicrobial additive, and
wherein a content of the first antimicrobial additive in the structural member is in a range of 0.5-5 wt %, and
a second antimicrobial additive,
wherein the second antimicrobial additive is an inorganic oxide antimicrobial additive and comprises a photo catalyst comprising zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
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