Destruction of microorganisms by contact with solid surfaces

Speier, John L.; Malek, James R.

doi:10.1016/0021-9797(82)90121-7

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“…[5,6] There is an increasing need to develop novel and effective antimicrobial products that can combat infections and be applied to potentially contaminated wounds. A wide range of materials, including antibiotics, [7] metal ions, [8] and quaternary ammonium compounds, [9,10] are known to prevent the attachment and proliferation of microbes on material surfaces.…”

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Sonochemical Coating of Cotton and Polyester Fabrics with “Antibacterial” BSA and Casein Spheres

Shimanovich

Cavaco‐Paulo

Nitzan

et al. 2011

Chemistry A European J

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A novel antibacterial coating for cotton and polyester fabrics has been developed by using drug-loaded proteinaceous microspheres made of bovine serum albumin and casein proteins. The microbubbles were created and anchored onto the fabrics (see figure) in a one-step reaction that lasts 3 min. The sonochemically produced "antibacterial fabrics" have been characterized. The efficiency of the sonochemical process in converting the native proteins into microspheres, encapsulating the drug, and coating the fabric has also been studied.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Sonochemical Coating of Cotton and Polyester Fabrics with “Antibacterial” BSA and Casein Spheres

Shimanovich

Cavaco‐Paulo

Nitzan

et al. 2011

Chemistry A European J

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“…[30][31][32][33] These coatings might either be release systems or kill microbes according to another mechanism than that of a polymeric spacer. We decided to prepare coatings with controlled patterns of functional groups in order to get some insights in the functions of such self-sterilizing surfaces.…”

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Mechanistic Considerations on Contact‐Active Antimicrobial Surfaces with Controlled Functional Group Densities

Bieser

Tiller

2011

Macromolecular Bioscience

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A series of N-alkyl-N,N-dimethyldeoxyammonium celluloses is synthesized by converting tosyl celluloses with DBA and DDA, respectively. Surface coatings with these water-insoluble derivatives contain well-defined densities of quaternary ammonium functions and nonactive hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups. It is shown that the antimicrobial activity of such surfaces against S. aureus requires a delicate balance between DDA, BDA, and hydrophobic groups. A mechanism is proposed that involves the selective adhesion of anionic phospholipids from the bacterial cell membrane. This so-called phospholipid sponge effect is supported by the fact that all coatings could be deactivated by treatment with SDS or negatively charged phospholipids, but not with neutral phospholipids.

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“…It is important to mention that coatings based on silicone polymer having Si-O-Si units have a low glass transition temperature and surface tension. The specific antimicrobial utility of 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride (AEM 5700) is well described [37,38]. Application of this compound on PET substrates using a simple technique (Pad-Cure) was carried out.…”

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Recent Developments in Finishing of Synthetic Fibers for Medical Applications

El-Ola

2008

Designed Monomers and Polymers

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Demand for antimicrobial fabrics has grown significantly in recent years because of public awareness of the potential threat of spreading diseases and there will be an increasing role for medical textiles in the future world market. The number of applications of polymeric materials for medical purposes is growing very fast. Polymers have found applications in such diverse biomedical fields as tissue engineering, implantation of medical devices and artificial organs, prostheses, ophthalmology, dentistry, bone repair and many other medical fields. Polymer-based delivery systems enable controlled release of drugs into the body. The aim of the present review is to clarify the antimicrobial agents and their mechanism of action, test methods, and the recent developments in antimicrobial functional finishing of synthetic fibers for medical applications (commercially available bioactive fibers).

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Destruction of microorganisms by contact with solid surfaces

Cited by 65 publications

References 2 publications

Sonochemical Coating of Cotton and Polyester Fabrics with “Antibacterial” BSA and Casein Spheres

Sonochemical Coating of Cotton and Polyester Fabrics with “Antibacterial” BSA and Casein Spheres

Mechanistic Considerations on Contact‐Active Antimicrobial Surfaces with Controlled Functional Group Densities

Recent Developments in Finishing of Synthetic Fibers for Medical Applications

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