The article is a review of the literature on the use of biocidal elastomers in the prevention of infections. The causes of bacterial infections, especially those induced by multi-resistant bacteria, as well as ways of preventing infections have been described. The types of commonly used biocidal coatings were characterized. Moreover, elastomers with biocidal properties and their effects have been described. The requirements related to the rubber technology, which must be met by a biocidal substance used in elastomers, were also presented.
Dąbrowski, K., Pawłowska, U., & Dębek, C. (2021). Elastomers with biocidal properties. Part 1. Literature review. Polimery, 64(6), 395–404. https://doi.org/10.14314/polimery.2019.6.1
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Instytut Inżynierii Materiałów Polimerowych i Barwników, Oddział Elastomerów i Technologii Gumy w Piastowie, ul. Harcerska 30, 05-820 Piastów
Urszula Pawłowska
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Instytut Inżynierii Materiałów Polimerowych i Barwników, Oddział Elastomerów i Technologii Gumy w Piastowie, ul. Harcerska 30, 05-820 Piastów
Cezary Dębek
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Instytut Inżynierii Materiałów Polimerowych i Barwników, Oddział Elastomerów i Technologii Gumy w Piastowie, ul. Harcerska 30, 05-820 Piastów