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High-throughput Identification of Bacteria Repellent Polymers for Medical Devices

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Polyurethane-Based Coatings with Promising Antibacterial Properties.

Maurizio Villani¹, Federico Bertoglio^2,3, Elisa Restivo²

¹Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche "Giulio Natta"-CNR, Via A. Corti 12, 20133 Milano, Italy.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

|September 30, 2020

Summary

This study developed polyurethane-based coatings incorporating silver nanoparticles, titanium dioxide, and chitosan for medical devices. Silver-based coatings demonstrated promising antibacterial properties, offering efficient and prolonged protection.

Keywords:

bactericidal surfaces coatings silver nanoparticles thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)waterborne polyurethane (WPU)

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Biomaterials Engineering
Nanotechnology

Background:

Surface modification of medical devices is crucial for imparting antibacterial properties.
Utilizing small amounts of antibacterial agents in coatings minimizes release issues.
Polyurethane-based coatings offer a versatile platform for incorporating antimicrobial agents.

Purpose of the Study:

To prepare and characterize polyurethane-based coatings containing silver, titanium dioxide, and chitosan.
To evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of these novel coatings.
To investigate an innovative single-step method for silver nanoparticle synthesis within the coating.

Main Methods:

Coatings were prepared using brush or bar coater deposition techniques and compared to solvent-cast films.
Silver nanoparticles were synthesized in-situ using a single-step precursor reduction and stabilization method.
Characterization involved UV-Vis spectroscopy, SEM, EDX, contact angle, and adhesion tests.

Main Results:

All silver-containing coatings exhibited promising antibacterial properties, confirmed by direct and indirect assays.
Characterization techniques confirmed the successful incorporation and structure of the coatings.
The single-step synthesis of silver nanoparticles proved effective.

Conclusions:

Polyurethane coatings incorporating silver nanoparticles, titanium dioxide, and chitosan show significant potential for medical applications.
The developed coatings offer efficient and prolonged antibacterial activity.
The innovative silver nanoparticle preparation method is viable for creating advanced antimicrobial surfaces.