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Nanostructured Conductive Polypyrrole for Antibacterial Components in Flexible Wearable Devices.

ABSTRACT: The power generated by flexible wearable devices (FWDs) is normally insufficient to eradicate bacteria, and many conventional antibacterial strategies are also not suitable for flexible and wearable applications because of the strict mechanical and electrical requirements. Here, polypyrrole (PPy), a conductive polymer with a high mass density, is used to form a nanostructured surface on FWDs for antibacterial purposes. The conductive films with PPy nanorods (PNRs) are found to sterilize 98.2 ± 1.6% of Staphylococcus aureus and 99.6 ± 0.2% of Escherichia coli upon mild electrification (1 V). Bacteria killing stems from membrane stress produced by the PNRs and membrane depolarization caused by electrical neutralization. Additionally, the PNR films exhibit excellent biosafety and electrical stability. The results represent pioneering work in fabricating antibacterial components for FWDs by comprehensively taking into consideration the required conductivity, mechanical properties, and biosafety.

SUBMITTER: Wu Y

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10013960 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Nanostructured Conductive Polypyrrole for Antibacterial Components in Flexible Wearable Devices.

Wu Yuzheng Y Xiao Dezhi D Liu Pei P Liao Qing Q Ruan Qingdong Q Huang Chao C Liu Liangliang L Li Dan D Zhang Xiaolin X Li Wei W Tang Kaiwei K Wu Zhengwei Z Wang Guomin G Wang Huaiyu H Chu Paul K PK

Research (Washington, D.C.) 20230310

The power generated by flexible wearable devices (FWDs) is normally insufficient to eradicate bacteria, and many conventional antibacterial strategies are also not suitable for flexible and wearable applications because of the strict mechanical and electrical requirements. Here, polypyrrole (PPy), a conductive polymer with a high mass density, is used to form a nanostructured surface on FWDs for antibacterial purposes. The conductive films with PPy nanorods (PNRs) are found to sterilize 98.2 ± 1 ...[more]

PMID: 36930769

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Nanostructured Conductive Polypyrrole for Antibacterial Components in Flexible Wearable Devices.

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