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ArticleACS omega2025

Investigating Polypyrrole/Silver-Based Composite for Biofilm Prevention on Silicone Surfaces for Urinary Catheter Applications.

Maíra C Marcolino, Milena L Guimarães, Marina de L Fontes, Flávia A Resende, Hernane da S Barud, Andreia S Azevedo, Nuno F Azevedo, Helinando P de Oliveira

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Article in ACS omega, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Maíra C MarcolinoLEIMO-Impedance Spectroscopy and Organic Materials Laboratory, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), Juazeiro 48902-300, Bahia, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2041-2235
Milena L GuimarãesLEIMO-Impedance Spectroscopy and Organic Materials Laboratory, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), Juazeiro 48902-300, Bahia, Brazil.
Marina de L FontesFederal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos 13565-905, São Paulo, Brazil.
Flávia A ResendeUniversity of Araraquara (Uniara), Araraquara 14801-340, São Paulo, Brazil.
Hernane da S BarudUniversity of Araraquara (Uniara), Araraquara 14801-340, São Paulo, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9081-2413
Andreia S AzevedoLEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto 4099-002, Portugal.
Nuno F AzevedoLEPABE-Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto 4099-002, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5864-3250
Helinando P de OliveiraLEIMO-Impedance Spectroscopy and Organic Materials Laboratory, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), Juazeiro 48902-300, Bahia, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7565-5576

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are among the most common healthcare-related infections caused by biofilm formation. This research investigated the efficacy of polypyrrole (PPy), silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), and their combination (PPy/AgNPs) as water-soluble additives applied in cleaning procedures for preventing the formation of

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