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Photochemical synthesis of biocompatible and antibacterial silver nanoparticles embedded within polyurethane polymers.

Photochemical synthesis of biocompatible and antibacterial silver nanoparticles embedded within polyurethane polymers.

Authors :
Saez, Sara
Fasciani, Chiara
Stamplecoskie, Kevin G.
Gagnon, Luke Brian-Patrick
Mah, Thien-Fah
Marin, M. Luisa
Alarcon, Emilio I.
Scaiano, Juan C.
Source :
Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences; Apr2015, Vol. 14 Issue 4, p661-664, 4p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

In situ light initiated synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) was employed for AgNP incorporation within the polymeric matrices of medical grade polyurethane. The resulting materials showed improved antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa with negligible toxicity for human primary skin cells and erythrocytes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1474905X
Volume :
14
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
101885366
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1039/c4pp00404c