10.18453/ROSDOK_ID00003766
Dietrich, Annika
Annika
Dietrich
http://d-nb.info/gnd/1225147107
Synthesis and characterization of novel silicones with antimicrobial properties
Universität Rostock
2019
500 Natural sciences
540 Chemistry & allied sciences
2019
en
http://purl.uni-rostock.de/rosdok/id00003766
urn:nbn:de:gbv:28-rosdok_id00003766-2
This research is focused on the functionalization of siloxanes to introduce antimicrobial properties. First, a synthetic route is developed to form polysiloxane polypropyleneglycol brush copolymers containing anti-adhesion properties. These products lead to the control of surface energy, which has an effect on the microbial adhesion. The second part of this research presents the introduction of bactericidal and fungicidal properties into the silicone, whereas QAS-functionalized side-groups (quaternary ammonium salts) where grafted onto a siloxane backbone.