Hybrid Silica Xerogel Coatings Reinforcing Hydrophilicity and Antimicrobial Action of Gauzes and Medical Leathers
- Title
- Hybrid Silica Xerogel Coatings Reinforcing Hydrophilicity and Antimicrobial Action of Gauzes and Medical Leathers
- Creator
- Drakopoulos, Zafeiris Konstantinos
- Abstract
- This study aims to combat microbial resistance and overuse of antibiotics in hospitals by developing novel antimicrobial agents from diverse sources. Nanotechnology has significantly impacted daily life, including medicine, by improving intracellular drug delivery. The study uses dendritic polymers, polyethyleneimine (PEI), to create sustainable antibiotic delivery technology for coating medicinal leathers and gauzes. Four different antibiotics were studied. Experiments were conducted to evaluate the coatings' ability to maintain biological activity in treated leathers and the xerogel with antibiotics combination. This initiative aims to regulate antibiotic use through controlled release and create xerogels with different antibiotic components for future use.
- Keywords
- Nanomaterials
- Microbial Resistance
- Antibiotic Activity
- Subject
- Biomedical Sciences
- Date Available
- June 10, 2024
- Type
- Poster
- Course
- BMS 4650 Capstone in Biomedical Sciences
- Instructor
- Kythreoti, Georgia
- Session
- Poster Display
- Location
- Student Lounge