Antifouling and antimicrobial polyethersulfone/hyperbranched polyester-amide/Ag composite
Ayman El‐Gendi, Ahmed F. Ghanem, Mohamed A. Yassin, Mona H. Abdel Rehim
Abstract
formation of AgNPs not only on the film surface but also inside its macro-voids. The composite film (PES/PESAM/Ag) displayed significant antibacterial potential against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. Overall, the described method paves the way towards development of advanced PES composite films with antimicrobial properties for broad application areas that include desalination membranes or active packaging materials.
Topics & Concepts
BiofoulingComposite numberPolyesterAntimicrobialAmidePolymer chemistryMaterials scienceChemical engineeringChemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryMembraneBiochemistryEngineeringDendrimers and Hyperbranched PolymersAntimicrobial agents and applicationsPolymer Surface Interaction Studies