Active Surfaces®
FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti, a brand of Iris Ceramica Group, has long been committed to innovation and technological research for architecture. Through Active Surfaces®, FMG introduces a new generation of eco-active ceramic surfaces designed to improve the quality of indoor and outdoor environments in a durable and measurable way.
Thanks to Active Surfaces®, it is now possible to use ceramic slabs that actively contribute to making spaces cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable. FMG’s technical porcelain stoneware slabs with Active technology are endowed with antibacterial, antiviral, anti-pollution, and anti-odour properties, which remain effective over time.
The technology is based on photocatalysis, a natural process activated by light (sunlight or artificial, such as LED) and moisture in the air. This reaction generates strong oxidation that decomposes organic and inorganic pollutants on the surface—similar to the natural process of photosynthesis that neutralizes harmful substances.
The photocatalytic action is triggered by titanium dioxide (TiO₂) in micrometric form (not nanometric), making it safe for humans and the environment during production, installation, and use.
The TiO₂ acts as a catalyst, meaning it doesn’t get consumed in the oxidation process and retains its effectiveness over time. Since 2017, the technology has evolved further with the development of Active Surfaces® enhanced with silver, a patented innovation with superior performance.
FMG Active Surfaces® slabs offer:
- >99% certified antibacterial and antiviral efficacy, including action against Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
- Self-cleaning, odour-neutralizing, and anti-pollution functions, with enhanced efficiency
- Activation even under LED light, for continuous air purification in enclosed environments
- Durable and safe, with no harmful substance release
All slabs are digitally manufactured and surface-glazed, ensuring maximum technical and aesthetic quality.
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