A Nanolayer Copper Coating for Prevention Nosocomial Multi-Drug Resistant Infections

Abstract

This project aims to establish an antimicrobial and biocompatible copper coating for a standard issue antimicrobial combat wound dressing. This initial one-year project was done to provide important foundational data that will guide subsequent research efforts and position the technology for commercial development. As part of these efforts, iFyber established a number of coating parameters a number of candidate dressings that have a range of in vitro antimicrobial efficacy and biocompatibility performance metrics. Best performing candidates were shown to be biocompatible through an in vivo sensitization study and effective against a number of clinical bacterial isolates.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1045209

Entities

People

  • Aaron D. Strickland

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Bandages
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Coatings
  • Combat Injuries
  • Copper Coatings
  • Experimental Design
  • Health Services
  • Infection
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Standards
  • Test Methods
  • Wound Infections

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology
  • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
  • Trauma or Military Medicine