Broad-Spectrum Supramolecularly Reloadable Antimicrobial Coatings.

ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial surfaces limit the spread of infectious diseases. To date, there is no antimicrobial coating that has widespread use because of short-lived and limited spectrum efficacy, poor resistance to organic material, and/or cost. Here, we present a paint based on waterborne latex particles that is supramolecularly associated with quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs). The optimal supramolecular pairing was first determined by immobilizing selected ions on self-assembled monolayers exposing different groups. The QAC surface loading density was then increased by using polymer brushes. These concepts were adopted to develop inexpensive paints to be applied on many different surfaces. The paint could be employed for healthcare and food production applications. Its slow release of QAC allow

SUBMITTER: Artusio F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11181266 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature