Multifunctional hydrogel coatings with high antimicrobial loading efficiency and pH-responsive properties for urinary catheter applications
Jiru Miao, Xiang Wu, Yue Fang, Mingzhu Zeng, Zhimao Huang, Mi Ouyang, Rong Wang
Abstract
tests confirmed that the hydrogel coating has good biocompatibility, and could effectively inhibit bacterial colonization and encrustation formation. This study offers new opportunities for the utilization of a simple and universal antimicrobial-loaded hydrogel coating with smart pH-responsive properties to combat bacterial colonization and encrustation formation in urinary catheters.
Topics & Concepts
AntimicrobialCoatingTannic acidBiocompatibilityMaterials scienceUreasePhotothermal therapyChemistryNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryEnzymeMetallurgyUrinary Tract Infections ManagementSurgical site infection preventionCentral Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis