New ‘bacteria-phobic’ material could stop the spread of superbugs in hospitals
05 July 2019
The creation of a new ‘biomaterial’ that stops bacteria sticking to medical devices such as catheters could help in the fight against superbugs.
Researchers at Nottingham University have developed a new family of biomaterials – materials such as plastics and metals which can be introduced into the body – called Bactigon, which they hope will have a major impact against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Further reading: The Telegraph
Author(s): Jordan Kelly-Linden
Smart Innovations
OUR UNDERWRITERS
Unrestricted financial support by:
 |
Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition |
 |
Evotec |
 |
JSS University |
 |
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS & ASSOCIATIONS |
Technology Database
Display your AMR Technology, Product and Service
Suppliers and Users of Technologies, Products and Services benefit from CAPI.
CAPI (Continuous AMR Partnering Initiative) unites Suppliers and Users worldwide with the aim to add to the curbing of AMR.
