COATINGS
Antimicrobial Coatings
- Introduction
- Antimicrobial coatings are used to inhibit bacterial growth and biofilm formation.
- They reduce nosocomial infections(HAIs) associated with patient contact and medical devices.
- Advantages
- Safe for human use
- Non-toxic
- Inhibits metabolic functions of harmful bacteria
| Samples | Abs | no. of microbe | Reduction Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| {Noanix_S) | 0.002 | 1.6 X 106 | 99.31% |
| Competitor | 0.008 | 6.4 X 106 | 97.25% |
- Antibacterial Process
- Antibacterial substances adsorbs and binds thiol groups -SH and COO- or OH- ions in microbial bacterial proteins
- Condensation-dehydration reaction after cell deformation
- Disrupts bacterial metabolism and cellular respiration, leading to bacterial cell death.