Bioinspired phenol-based coatings for medical fabrics against antimicrobial resistance

Multi-resistant pathogens can cause several nosocomial infections that can harm hospital interventions or undermine biological processes. In this scenario, the development of novel and efficient antimicrobial materials is essential for reducing pathogen spread. Though many approaches have been followed with this aim, scalability, safety, and efficiency concerns still hamper their clinical transfer. In this work, we overcome these limitations by co-polymerizing phenolic derivatives with amino-terminal ligands. 

Considering these results and long-lasting, in vitro biocompatibility, scalability and eco-friendly technology, these coatings represent a promising alternative to be applied in healthcare environments, avoiding pathogen spread, infections and antimicrobial resistance.