The public has probably never been quite as interested in disinfectants as it is in 2020. A look at the history of disinfection, however, reveals that the desire to stay healthy and sanitary is as old as humanity itself. ... MORE
People first thought that plagues were brought on by wrathful gods, and later blamed miasmas – toxic emanations from the ground. ... MORE
Until bacteria were discovered in 1860, infectious diseases were poorly understood. However, the first attempts at medical disinfection made during this time yielded positive results. ... MORE
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The 20th century was the century of hygiene, a time when everything was shiny and sparkling. The use of sterilizers, sterile materials, and disinfectants became routine practice in medicine. ... MORE
Today, peroxides are considered indispensable disinfecting agents. But the road to mainstream acceptance of that insight was rocky. Evonik and its predecessors have been there since the beginning. ... MORE
Humans have been using soap for millennia, and surfactants have long been more than just simple cleansers. Specialized surfactants now play an important role in disinfecting rooms and surfaces – and research work at Evonik has helped to make that possible. ... MORE
Once researchers understood the precise mechanisms that give an active ingredient its disinfecting properties, their focus shifted to a systematic search for the ideal additives. ... MORE
In December 2019, Chinese authorities notified the WHO that a striking number of patients were presenting with pneumonia in the city of Wuhan. A few weeks later, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus had taken the world hostage. ... MORE
If you want to know more about the history of Evonik and its predecessors, feel free to browse through our History Portal! ... MEHR
The coronavirus crisis has achieved what would once have been inconceivable: Millions of people are now working from home. At the heart of this development are fast, stable internet connections. Glass fibres are what's making that possible – and Evonik supplies an important raw material. ... MORE
Soaps, disinfectants, instant soups, canned ravioli, and toilet paper were especially coveted at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. Within a short period of time, manufacturers ramped up their production to meet the rise in demand. Many of them using raw materials from Evonik. ... MORE
Few people spent much time thinking about flooring before now. Yet in areas with a great deal of foot traffic, the right flooring can make all the difference when it comes to questions of hygiene. ... MORE
