Preparation of medical hydrophilic and antibacterial silicone rubber <i>via</i> surface modification
Kaidi Ding, Yue Wang, Shuaizhen Liu, Sen Wang, Jianguo Mi
Abstract
Surface modification of silicone rubber to enhance hydrophilicity and antibacterial effect.
Topics & Concepts
Antibacterial activitySilicone rubberNatural rubberGraftingAdhesionSurface modificationBiofilmContact angleSiliconeSuspension (topology)BacteriaChemistryMaterials scienceNuclear chemistryOrganic chemistryComposite materialPhysical chemistryPolymerPure mathematicsBiologyMathematicsHomotopyGeneticsAntimicrobial agents and applicationsBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingMedical Device Sterilization and Disinfection