Superhydrophobic and White Light-Activated Bactericidal Surface through a Simple Coating.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b05977
Abstract: Bacterial adhesion and proliferation on surfaces are a challenge in medical and industrial fields. Here, a simple one-step technique is reported to fabricate self-cleaning and bactericidal surfaces. White, blue, and violet paints were produced using… read more here.
Keywords: superhydrophobic white; light activated; activated bactericidal; bactericidal surface ... See more keywords
Innovative Polymeric Coatings with Dual Antifouling and Light-Activated Bactericidal Functions for Urinary Catheter Applications
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DOI: 10.3390/polym16212974
Abstract: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) present significant health risks in medical settings, necessitating innovative solutions to prevent bacterial colonization on catheter surfaces. This study introduces a novel polymeric coating with dual antifouling and light-activated bactericidal… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; light activated; dual antifouling; antifouling light ... See more keywords