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COATINGS
卷 13, 期 8, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/coatings13081324
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graphene oxide; polydimethylsiloxane; Staphylococcus aureus; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; urinary catheters
This study evaluated the performance of graphene oxide (GO)/polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) composites against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms. The results showed that the 1% GO/PDMS composite had a good inhibitory effect on S. aureus biofilm formation, while it had no significant effect on P. aeruginosa. GO increased the membrane permeability, metabolic activity, and endogenous reactive oxygen species synthesis in S. aureus.
Graphene and its functionalized derivatives have been increasingly applied in the biomedi-cal field, particularly in the production of antimicrobial and anti-adhesive surfaces. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of graphene oxide (GO)/polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) composites against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms. GO/PDMS composites containing different GO loadings (1, 3, and 5 wt.%) were synthesized and characterized regarding their morphol-ogy, roughness, and hydrophobicity, and tested for their ability to inhibit biofilm formation under conditions that mimic urinary tract environments. Biofilm formation was assessed by determining the number of total and culturable cells. Additionally, the antibacterial mechanisms of action of GO were investigated for the tested uropathogens. Results indicated that the surfaces containing GO had greater roughness and increased hydrophobicity than PDMS. Biofilm analysis showed that the 1 wt.% GO/PDMS composite was the most effective in reducing S. aureus biofilm formation. In oppo-sition, P. aeruginosa biofilms were not inhibited by any of the synthesized composites. Furthermore, 1% (w/v) GO increased the membrane permeability, metabolic activity, and endogenous reactive oxygen species (ROS) synthesis in S. aureus. Altogether, these results suggest that GO/PDMS com-posites are promising materials for application in urinary catheters, although further investigation is required.
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