Anti-bacterial coatings
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Dual-functional benzoxazine/epoxy composite coating offers corrosion protection and antibacterial applications
A novel sol-gel coating integrates benzoxazine and epoxy to achieve exceptional corrosion resistance and antibacterial activity, paving the way for multifunctional surface protection.
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Multifunctional cotton fabric achieves flame retardancy and antibacterial properties with AMOTP modification
A novel halogen-free and formaldehyde-free additive, AMOTP, imparts durable flame-retardant and antibacterial properties to cotton fabrics while maintaining their original physical characteristics.
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Durable transparent flame-retardant and antibacterial siloxane coating for natural fabrics
A newly developed aromatic siloxane coating with an α-aminophosphonate covalent structure provides cotton and silk with high flame retardancy, antibacterial activity and exceptional transparency, while...
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Multifunctional anti-fog coating with antibacterial activity and rapid self-healing
A polyelectrolyte complex-based coating combines anti-fogging, self-cleaning, antibacterial activity and rapid self-healing under 80 °C steam. The layer adheres to glass and plastics without complex pretreatment....
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Superhydrophobic nanocomposite coating combines anticorrosive and antibacterial functions
New research demonstrates that ceria-doped cardanol polyurea coatings provide an exceptional combination of corrosion resistance and antibacterial performance.
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Novel cardanol-based polymer coatings with antibacterial and antiviral properties
Ein koreanisches Forschungsteam hat umweltfreundliche Polymerbeschichtungen entwickelt, die sowohl antibakterielle als auch antivirale Wirkung zeigen. Basis sind cardanolhaltige Copolymere mit Fluoralkylgruppen,...
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Porous polymer coatings with rifampicin prevent catheter infections
A recent study demonstrates that highly porous PLA coatings loaded with rifampicin can significantly reduce the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Controlled pore formation ensures uniform...
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Facile antifogging and antibacterial coating for biomedical applications
Antifogging and antibacterial properties are both essential in biomedical examination and diagnostics to ensure clear visibility and prevent potential bacterial infections. However, it is quite challenging...
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Ethiopian plants as basis for wound dressings
A recent research schows the potential of antibacterial treated gauze fabric using leaf extract as potential wound dressing.
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Cyclised/knotted poly-divinyl-benzene (Pdvb) antibacterial coatings
Cyclized/knotted poly-divinyl-benzene (Pdvb) antibacterial coatings
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Aldehyde-free and bio-based durable coatings
Researchers found that by using aldehyde-free and bio-based coatings on cellulose fabrics, a significant improvement in flame retardant properties, antibacterial effect and wear performance can be achieved....
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Inclusion complexes enable multifunctional antibacterial polyurethane coatings
Polyurethane coatings developed with sulfonated β-cyclodextrin and nanocurcumin or nanoclay deliver antibacterial properties alongside improved mechanical and thermal stability.
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Antibacterial coating based on eucalyptus essential oil
Novel surface comprised of Eucalyptus essential oil trapped within the micro-nanostructures of a PDMS substrate.
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Development of antibacterial waterborne polymeric coating using iodine complex
Researchers found that the developed water-based antimicrobial polymer nanocomposite, which is mixed with an iodine complex, shows excellent effectiveness against the formation of biofilms and achieves...