Antimicrobial Activity of a Tissue Conditioner Combined with a Biocide Polymer
ABSTRACT Background The characteristics of tissue conditioners support microorganism development that can threaten the health of the dentures user. Purpose The object of this study was to evaluate the effect on antimicrobial activity, roughness and wettability surface of a tissue conditioners material combined with the antimicrobial polymer poly (2 ...
Toda, Carina +5 more
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New poly(ester urea) derived from L-leucine: Electrospun scaffolds loaded with antibacterial drugs and enzymes [PDF]
Electrospun scaffolds from an amino acid containing poly(ester urea) (PEU) were developed as promising materials in the biomedical field and specifically in tissue engineering applications. The selected poly(ester urea) was obtained with a high yield and
Díaz Andrade, Angélica María +4 more
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The UV/H2O2 - photodegradation of poly(ethyleneglycol) and model compounds [PDF]
The general mechanism for the photodegradation of polyethyleneglycol (PEG) by H2O2/UV was determined studying the photooxidation of small model molecules, like low molecular weight ethyleneglycols (tetra-, tri-, di-, and ethyleneglycol).
CAVALHEIRO, Carla C. S. +3 more
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Mitigation of Silver Ion Loss from Solution by Polymer Coating of Metal Surfaces [PDF]
Spacecraft potable water systems require a biocidal agent that effectively provides both immediate and residual disinfection over long periods of time. Ionic silver (Ag+) is a leading candidate for this application, but suffers from rapid concentration ...
Delzeit, Lance, Vance, John
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Copper Alginate-Cotton Cellulose (CACC) Fibers with Excellent Antibacterial Properties [PDF]
The present work describes synthesis of copper alginate-cotton cellulose (CACC) composite fibers and detailed investigation of antimicrobial action against the model bacteria E.coli.
Mary Grace, M.Sc. +2 more
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Sustained antimicrobial activity and reduced toxicity of oxidative biocides through biodegradable microparticles [PDF]
The spread of antibiotic-resistant pathogens requires new treatments. Small molecule precursor compounds that produce oxidative biocides with well-established antimicrobial properties could provide a range of new therapeutic products to combat resistant ...
Ali, S +7 more
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Multifunctional polymeric guanidine and hydantoin halamines with broad biocidal activity.
Prolonged and excessive use of biocides during the coronavirus disease era calls for incorporating new antiviral polymers that enhance the surface design and functionality for existing and potential future pandemics.
L. Bromberg +6 more
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The globalization of markets has diversified the food supply, but it has also made the distribution chain more difficult, increasing the risk of microbial contamination.
Xiomara Santos +6 more
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Covalent and non-covalent strategies for surface modification of different textile materials with antimicrobial properties [PDF]
New advances have been released in textile industry. Contributions at the level of textile fiber chains engineering has allowed modification of their structure, production of smart polymers responding to changes in environment, and attachment or ...
Gouveia, Isabel +4 more
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During the development of polymer science, attention has been attracted to different research areas. The current focus on polymer mixtures is due to their practical significance. Studying the physical and mechanical properties of polymer mixtures has led
V. O. Ryabova +4 more
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