Microbial growth and adhesion of Escherichia coli in elastomeric silicone foams with commonly used additives.

ABSTRACT: Silicone is often used in environments where water repellency is an advantage. Contact with water promotes the adhesion of microorganisms and biofilm formation. Depending on the application, this may increase the possibility of food poisoning and infections, the material's degrading appearance, and the likelihood of manufacturing defects. The prevention of microbial adhesion and biofilm formation is also essential for silicone-based elastomeric foams, which are used in direct contact with human bodies but are often difficult to clean. In this study, the microbial attachment in and the retention from the pores of silicone foams of different compositions is described and compared to those of commonly used polyurethane foams. The growth of the gram-negative Escherichia coli in the pores and t

SUBMITTER: Rebane I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10220030 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature