Surface modification of silicone with colloidal polysaccharides formulations for the development of antimicrobial urethral catheters

• Published in: Applied surface science Vol. 463; pp. 889 - 899
• Main Authors: Bračič, Matej, Šauperl, Olivera, Strnad, Simona, Kosalec, Ivan, Plohl, Olivija, Zemljič, Lidija Fras
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.01.2019
• Subjects: Antibacterial; Antifouling; Catheters; Coating; Polysaccharides; Silicone; Polysaccharides; Coating; Antibacterial; Antifouling; Catheters; Silicone

[Display omitted] •A discontonuous 3-step dip-coating process of silicone tubes allows for a uniform coating.•A controled release of the polysaccharide-based coatings is observed during one week.•The polysaccharide-based coatings are stable against mechanical abrasion.•The polysaccharide based coati...