Novel Antimicrobial Polymers
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چکیده
There is substantial demand in medical and industrial sectors for coatings, films and fibers that prevent bacterial adhesion and growth. Pathogenic bacteria form biofilms that affect human health, producing considerable economic loss and human morbidity/mortality. These films are especially troublesome in the health care field (hospital-acquired infections and infections from indwelling medical devices), the military (infections from protective apparel), drinking water supplies (obstruction of pipes and contamination of water distribution systems), and food industries.
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