Synthesis and activity of novel antimicrobial surfaces

POLY 599

Ahmad E. Madkour, madkour@mail.pse.umass.edu1, Jeffrey M. Dabkowski2, Klaus Nusslein2, and Gregory N. Tew, tew@mail.pse.umass.edu1. (1) Polymer Science and Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 120 Governor Dr, Amherst, MA 01003, (2) Department of Microbiology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003
Bacterial infection is a major complication associated with the use of implants and medical devices. Microorganisms are found on 90% of all implants despite sterilization and the use of antiseptic techniques. To decrease or prevent these infections, it is attractive to consider materials that resist bacterial colonization. Progress in the development and application of new antimicrobial surfaces will be presented.
 

General Papers: Functional Materials
1:00 PM-5:00 PM, Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Westin Boston Waterfront -- Douglas, Oral

Division of Polymer Chemistry

The 234th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 19-23, 2007