A pH-Responsive Polycaprolactone–Copper Peroxide Composite Coating Fabricated via Suspension Flame Spraying for Antimicrobial Applications

Autor: Tingting Cui, Daofeng Zhou, Yu Zhang, Decong Kong, Zhijuan Wang, Zhuoyue Han, Meiqi Song, Xierzhati Aimaier, Yanxin Dan, Botao Zhang, Hua Li
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Materials, Vol 17, Iss 11, p 2666 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1996-1944
DOI: 10.3390/ma17112666
Popis: In this study, a pH-responsive polycaprolactone (PCL)–copper peroxide (CuO2) composite antibacterial coating was developed by suspension flame spraying. The successful synthesis of CuO2 nanoparticles and fabrication of the PCL-CuO2 composite coatings were confirmed by microstructural and chemical analysis. The composite coatings were structurally homogeneous, with the chemical properties of PCL well maintained. The acidic environment was found to effectively accelerate the dissociation of CuO2, allowing the simultaneous release of Cu2+ and H2O2. Antimicrobial tests clearly revealed the enhanced antibacterial properties of the PCL-CuO2 composite coating against both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus under acidic conditions, with a bactericidal effect of over 99.99%. This study presents a promising approach for constructing pH-responsive antimicrobial coatings for biomedical applications.
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