Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) belong to a well-known class of cationic
biocides with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. They are used as essential …

The adherence of pathogenic microorganisms to surfaces and their association to form
antibiotic-resistant biofilms threatens public health and affects several industrial sectors with …

Bacterial pathogens are responsible for millions of cases of illnesses and deaths each year
throughout the world. The development of novel surfaces and coatings that effectively inhibit …

Antifouling and antibacterial surfaces that can prevent nonspecific biological adhesion are
important to support a myriad of biomedical applications. In this study, we have used an …

Nanocomposite membranes (NCMs) provide inspiration to combine the superiorities of
inorganic nanomaterials and polymeric matrices for outstanding nanofiltration performance …

To prepare antibacterial cotton fabrics with laundering durability, an organic-inorganic P
(DMDAAC-AGE)/Ag/ZnO composite was synthesized by free radical polymerization where …

We report a Ag-nanoparticle (AgNP)-based substrate-independent bactericidal hydrogel
coating with thermoresponsive antibacterial property. To attach the hydrogel coating onto …

Quaternized poly (2-(dimethylamino) ethyl methacrylate)(PDMAEMA) brushes bearing
quaternary ammonium groups of different alkyl chain lengths (ACLs) were prepared and …

Device-associated infections (DAI) remain a serious concern in modern healthcare.
Bacterial attachment to a surface is the first step in biofilm formation, which is one of the main …

Recent reports provide evidence that contaminated healthcare environments represent
major sources for the acquisition and transmission of pathogens. Antimicrobial coatings …