Multimechanism Long-Term Antibacterial Coating with Simultaneous Antifouling, Contact-Active, and Release-Kill Properties
Jui-Lin Wang,
Song Wang,
Pian Zhong
et al.
Abstract:Catheter-related infections are some of the most common
acquired
infections in hospitals, and designing functional coatings on the
surface of medical catheters to limit bacterial colonization and biofilm
formation can be effective in avoiding infections. In this study,
a composite coating (PU-PDA-Ag-PDA-PHMG) with simultaneous antifouling,
contact-active, and release-kill properties was prepared on polyurethane
(PU) surfaces using polydopamine, Ag nanoparticles, and polyhexamethylene
guanidine. This composite … Show more
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