Investigation of an improved electricidal coating for inhibiting biofilm formation on urinary catheters

A catheter coating consisting of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) mixed with powdered metals silver and zinc has been investigated. The coating is easily applicable to existing silicone devices and effective in inhibiting the formation of biofilm. Following manufacturing of the coating, its surface mater...

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Main Authors: Oren Gotlib, Simonas Vaitkus, Rafaela Simoes-Torigoe, Karcher Morris, Andrew Bodnar, Frederick E. Spada, Madhu Alagiri, Frank E. Talke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Materials Research and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S223878542032055X