Lubrication dynamics of swollen silicones to limit long term fouling and microbial biofilms
Nicolas Lavielle, Dalal Asker, Benjamin D. Hatton
Abstract
reduction of bacterial cell density for iPDMS compared to conventional PDMS elastomers. This long term performance and non-specific activity makes them highly suitable for biomedical devices, such as urinary catheters.
Topics & Concepts
SyneresisBiofilmAdhesionFoulingLubricationBiofoulingMaterials scienceChemistryChemical engineeringPolymer scienceComposite materialMembraneOrganic chemistryBiochemistryEngineeringGeneticsBacteriaBiologyPolymer Surface Interaction StudiesBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials