Search for dissertations about: "antibacterial hydrogels"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words antibacterial hydrogels.
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1. Antibacterial elastomeric materials for biomedical applications
Abstract : An ageing population in combination with scientific and clinical advancements have led to a steady increase in the use of medical devices. Elastomeric biomaterials – materials displaying rubber-like mechanics – have found widespread applicability in the production of both short- and long-term medical devices. READ MORE
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2. Amphiphilic hydrogels functionalized with antimicrobial peptides for wound care
Abstract : Bacteria have the potential to cause significant harm to us when found in places where we do not want them, such as in wounds. Through the last century, the gold standard of eradicating bacteria in these cases has been with antibiotics. READ MORE
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3. Antibacterial materials for wound care applications utilizing antimicrobial peptides
Abstract : The spread of antibiotic resistance among bacteria has shown that the development of alternative treatments of infections is of vital importance. This thesis has looked at one potential candidate, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), as an alternative or compliment to traditional antibiotics. READ MORE
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4. The synthesis of dendritic hydrogels and inorganic nanoparticles and their application as antibacterial and imaging materials
Abstract : AbstractThe overuse and misuse of conventional antibiotics has caused increased prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria, the infections of which cause high mortality and economic losses per year. It is therefore crucial to develop new technologies and treatments for infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria. READ MORE
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5. New strategies for multifunctional antibacterial materials
Abstract : Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are responsible for significant financial and human costs in healthcare systems. Therefore, a substantial amount of research has been devoted to developing biopolymer-based strategies that prevent bacterial attachment and biofilm formation on surfaces. READ MORE