Protection Against Pathogens via Biocidal Polymers

Abstract

The goal for this project was to establish feasibility for a surface modifying additive concept whereby the surface of coatings could be made antimicrobial. Proof of principle was established via the synthesis and testing of a generation 1 (Gen- 1) polyurethane antimicrobial surface modifying additive that killed challenges of P. aeruginosa (Gram negative) and S. aureus (Gram positive) in 30 minutes or less.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 13, 2005
Accession Number
ADA431961

Entities

People

  • Kenneth J. Wynne

Organizations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Electronic Mail
  • Engineering
  • Escherichia Coli
  • Information Operations
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Microbiology
  • Microorganisms
  • Pathogenic Bacteria
  • Polymers
  • Polyurethanes
  • Prokaryotes

Readers

  • Microbial Pathology
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design