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Q-FIELD™ – smart surface protection for healthier indoor environments
- Published 13 February 2026; updated 28 September 2026; estimated reading time 2 minutes. Available in the Americas and Europe under Health and life science, Technology, Architecture and construction, and Made in Norway.
- Q-FIELD from Spectrum Blue is a photocatalytic surface treatment that uses visible light to inhibit bacterial and mould growth. It can be incorporated into paints/coatings or applied to existing surfaces, leaving a protective layer that is intended to work between cleaning cycles without changing a surface’s appearance or function. Suggested settings include schools, healthcare facilities, offices and other high-traffic public or commercial buildings.
- The page says routine cleaning and ventilation can be reactive, resource-intensive and insufficient to prevent microbial growth in humid or heavily used buildings. Q-FIELD is claimed to improve surface hygiene and potentially lower infection, allergy and respiratory risks, especially for children and other vulnerable groups. Reduced need for frequent chemical cleaning is presented as saving time, water and operating costs.
- Market context cites the antimicrobial-coatings market at USD 11.39 billion in 2023 and projects USD 28.40 billion by 2030. Target customers include public-building owners, healthcare and education providers, and commercial-property operators.
- Linked to SDGs 3 (Good health and well-being), 11 (Sustainable cities and communities) and 12 (Responsible consumption and production); the page says the product contains no biocides or chemical agents released into the environment.
- Contacts shown: Markus Karlsen and Brage W. Johansen, via the page’s contact form. Company: SPECTRUM BLUE AS, Grenseveien 21, 4313 Sandnes, Norway; renereluft.no.