Bioelectric Activation
ZnTech™ is built on a simple scientific principle: the body is bioelectric, and the skin is an active electrochemical environment. When elemental zinc comes in contact with moisture and oxygen, it generates a continuous, low-level microcurrent.
Whether embedded in textile yarns or coated onto wound care materials, ZnTech™ creates a localized electric field at the skin surface with potential applications in performance, recovery, hygiene, and therapeutic care.
Mechanism
Zinc Oxygen Battery
ZnTech™ harnesses a simple bioelectric reaction. Elemental zinc—embedded in textile yarns or coated onto wound care materials—oxidizes in the presence of moisture and oxygen, generating a continuous low-level microcurrent based on the same principle as a zinc-oxygen battery (Korall et al., U.S. Patent 5,445,901).
This reaction creates a localized electric field, producing 0.17–0.6 volts and 3–7 microamps of current, closely matching the body’s natural bioelectric range of 2–10 microamps (Richter, 1929; Fish & Geddes, 2003).
The process is passive, self-activating, requiring no electronics, batteries, or charging—only normal wear conditions and moisture such as sweat.
How It Works
A Three-Step Bioelectric System
STEP 1
Activation
STEP 2
Microcurrent Generation
No batteries.
No wires.
No charging.
STEP 3
Physiological Interface
These microcurrents create a localized electric field at the skin surface, designed to interact with the body’s natural signaling environment. Key advantages include:
- Localized Circulation Support
- Skin-Level Stimulation (Collagen Support)
- Restoration Of Bioelectric Balance
- Moisture And Odor Control
- Hygienic Wear Environment (Bacteria And Fungi Protection)
science engineered
into the fabric
Architecture
Integration of Zinc in two Application formats
ZnTech™ textile applications- Elemental zinc is embedded directly into the polymer yarn during manufacturing—not applied as a surface coating or temporary treatment. Because the zinc is built into the yarn itself, the technology is designed to remain active through repeated wear and laundering.
ZnTech™ wound care applications- Elemental zinc particles are coated onto carrier materials such as collagen matrices and hydrocolloids using Ion Technologies’ proprietary process. This approach provides consistent zinc distribution for reliable microcurrent generation while preserving the material’s primary wound care function.
Functional Effects
The Bioelectric Effects of ZnTechTM
Enhanced perfusion
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Cellular Bioenergetics
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Growth factor upregulation
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MMP / TIMP rebalancing
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Fibroblast activation & collagen/elastin synthesis
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Nerve stimulation & pain modulation
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Iontophoretic transport
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Broad Spectrum Microbial Protection
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Innate immune support
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Competitive Advantage
Material and Solution Innovation
No device required
Continuous bioelectric activation without batteries, wires, or charging. The material is the technology.
ZnTech™ Embedded in Polymer yarn, not coated
Zinc is integral to the yarn structure — not a surface treatment that washes away. Designed for durability across repeated use
Self-regulating output
Current delivery naturally increases with moisture and exertion — responding when it matters most
Platform scalability
Low Cost and Low complexity manufacturing
Protected IP
