Synthesis and Characterization of Antimicrobial Hydrophobic Polyurethane.

ABSTRACT: Food borne illness remains a major threat to public health despite new governmental guidelines and industry standards. Cross-contamination of both pathogenic and spoilage bacteria from the manufacturing environment can promote consumer illness and food spoilage. While there is guidance in cleaning and sanitation procedures, manufacturing facilities can develop bacterial harborage sites in hard-to-reach areas. New technologies to eliminate these harborage sites include chemically modified coatings that can improve surface characteristics or incorporate embedded antibacterial compounds. In this article we synthesize a 16 carbon length quaternary ammonium bromide (C16QAB) modified polyurethane and perfluoropolyether (PFPE) copolymer coating with low surface energy and bactericidal properties.

SUBMITTER: Rudlong AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10305346 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature