No biofilm formation on zwitterionic polyurethane

Researchers have come up with a new way to prevent biofilms. The material also shows key anti-biofilm properties and adjustable mechanical properties.
biofilms have been a long-term challenge for healthcare, water transportation and many other industries

. They cause bacterial growth as well as infections in animals, food and humans. In a new study, multi-functional carnitine beetrophe preludes were designed and introduced into polyurethane.the
-based beetroot preaccumure experiences rapid, self-catalytic hydrolysis at the water/material interface and provides critical anti-fouling properties, resulting in continuous exposure to copper-green prosthetic monocytobacteria and epidermic staphylococcus under static conditions for six months without detection of bacterial attachment and the formation of zero biofilms. Nutrient-rich culture base.
anti-biofilm properties and adjustable mechanical properties
According to the researchers, this two-sex ion polyurethane is the first material to show both critical anti-biofilm properties and adjustable mechanical properties. This approach to designing "multitasken materials" is useful for developing next-generation anti-fouling materials for a wide range of applications.
the study has been published in the 18th issue of Chemical Science in 2020.
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