Antimicrobial Properties of a Copper/Silicone Composite Membrane Prepared Using a Two-Step Immersion Process in Iodine and Copper Sulfate Solutions

Silicone (polydimethylsiloxane) materials are widely used in various applications. Due to microbe adherence and biofilm formation at the surface of silicone materials, silicone materials must possess antibacterial properties. To achieve this, we prepared copper (Cu)–silicone composite membranes usin...

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Published in:	Membranes
Main Authors:	Junpei Takeshita, Shiho Aoki, Risei Wada, Ayako Osawa, Jun Sawai
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Subjects:	polydimethylsiloxane antibacterial activity biofilm copper iodine nanoparticle
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/12/11/1049