Transparent, Robust, and Photochemical Antibacterial Surface Based on Hydrogen Bonding between a Si-Al and Cationic Dye.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16071
Abstract: Healthcare-associated infections can occur and spread through direct contact with contaminated fomites in a hospital, such as mobile phones, tablets, computer keyboards, doorknobs, and other surfaces. Herein, this study shows a transparent, robust, and visible… read more here.
Keywords: surface based; transparent robust; photochemical antibacterial; hydrogen ... See more keywords
A self-defense hierarchical antibacterial surface with inherent antifouling and bacteria-activated bactericidal properties for infection resistance.
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DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01952j
Abstract: Biomedical device-associated infection (BAI) is one of the main reasons for the function failure of implants in clinical practice. Development of high-efficiency antibacterial materials is of great significance in reducing the incidence of BAI and… read more here.
Keywords: surface; infection resistance; defense hierarchical; self defense ... See more keywords
Chitosan coating as an antibacterial surface for biomedical applications
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0189537
Abstract: Background and objectives A current public health issue is preventing post-surgical complications by designing antibacterial implants. To achieve this goal, in this study we evaluated the antibacterial activity of an animal-free chitosan grafted onto a… read more here.
Keywords: surface; chitosan coating; coating antibacterial; antibacterial surface ... See more keywords
How Do We Determine the Efficacy of an Antibacterial Surface? A Review of Standardised Antibacterial Material Testing Methods
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10091069
Abstract: Materials that confer antimicrobial activity, be that by innate property, leaching of biocides or design features (e.g., non-adhesive materials) continue to gain popularity to combat the increasing and varied threats from microorganisms, e.g., replacing inert… read more here.
Keywords: determine efficacy; surface; antibacterial surface; efficacy antibacterial ... See more keywords