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Effects of Precursor and Deposition Conditions on Prevention of Bacterial Biofilm Growth on Chlorinated Plasma Polymers.
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Plasma Processes & Polymers . Jun2016, Vol. 13 Issue 6, p654-662. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- In this work, we aimed to understand the key properties that confer antibacterial activity to chlorinated plasma polymers, by investigating plasma polymers deposited from a series of chlorinated precursor molecules and also investigating the effect of plasma conditions. Results revealed that only precursors with a Cl/C ratio ≥1.5 generate effective antibacterial coatings, whereas the coating thickness is irrelevant. Furthermore there is a 'sweet spot' in process conditions to generate coatings with optimal antimicrobial activity. Lastly, we investigated the release of chlorinated fragments and attenuation of the surface-active antibacterial properties of the chlorinated plasma polymers by overcoating them with a perfluorinated plasma polymer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16128850
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Plasma Processes & Polymers
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 116102116
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ppap.201500191