Anti-bacterial coatings
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Natural substances can make plastic antibacterial
The Thuringian Institute of Textile and Plastics Research (TITK) has made significant strides in the development of antimicrobial plastics. These advancements are particularly pertinent to applications...
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Development of a polydimethylsiloxane–Eucalyptus essential oil antibacterial coating
Researchers found that the superhydrophobic surfaces impregnated with eucalyptus essence can effectively prevent the colonisation of bacterial colonies and biofilms. These surfaces reduce contamination...
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Development of antibacterial waterborne polymeric coating using iodine complex
Researchers found that the development of an antibacterial water-based polymeric coating material using an iodine complex is an effective strategy for inhibiting biofilm formation on surfaces, especially...
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Rosemary coating for surgical steel
Researchers have discussed rosemary loaded xanthan coatings on surgical grade stainless steel for potential orthopedic applications.
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Anti-bacterial coating with CuO nanoparticles
A new work focuses on the preparation and characterisation of an anti-bacterial self-healing polymeric coating by linseed oil encapsulated in a poly (urea-formaldehyde) shell with CuO addition.
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Photocatalytic superhydrophobic coating
In a new study paper, a fluorine-free photocatalytic superhydrophobic coating with long-lasting anticorrosion performance and excellent antibacterial ability has been developed on various substrates by...
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Sprayable coating against SARS-CoV-2
A recently published paper focuses on the production of a sprayable waterborne polyurethane coating with silver nanoparticles for combating SARS-CoV-2.
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Producing antibacterial wool fabrics
Researchers have proposed a simple surface low temperature grafting for antibacterial and anti-felting wool fabrics.
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Novel antibacterial coatings based on chitosan nanocapsules
A new study presents multifunctional cotton fabrics with antibacterial coatings based on chitosan nanocapsules and polyacrylate.
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Bio-based anti-corrosive and anti-bacterial coating
A present work highlights ambient-cured cardanol-derived polyurea coatings for anti-corrosive and anti-bacterial applications.
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Mechano-bactericidal nanostructured surface
Researchers have presented nature-inspired mechano-bactericidal nanostructured surfaces with photothermally enhanced antibacterial performances.
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Novel method for antistatic and antibacterial coatings
Reserchers describe the production of an antistatic and antibacterial two-component waterborne polyurethane coating.
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Antimicrobial coatings with pH-responsive properties
A new study offers new opportunities for the utilisation of a simple and universal antimicrobial-loaded hydrogel coating with smart pH-responsive properties to combat bacterial colonisation and encrustation...