Surface Characterization, Antimicrobial Effectiveness, and Human Cell Response for a Biomedical Grade Polyurethane Blended with a Mixed Soft Block PTMO-Quat/PEG Copolyoxetane Polyurethane.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b04697
Abstract: Infection is a serious medical complication associated with health care environments. Despite advances, the 5-10% incidence of infections for hospital patients is well documented. Sources of pathogenic organisms include medical devices such as catheters and… read more here.
Keywords: c12; polyurethane; antimicrobial effectiveness; soft block ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Innovative Photocatalysts: A Review
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DOI: 10.3390/nano12162831
Abstract: Waterborne pathogens represent one of the most widespread environmental concerns. Conventional disinfection methods, including chlorination and UV, pose several operational and environmental problems; namely, formation of potentially hazardous disinfection by-products (DBPs) and high energy consumption.… read more here.
Keywords: disinfection; photocatalysts review; engineered photocatalysts; antimicrobial effectiveness ... See more keywords