ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2025
A Review of Recent Progress in Synthetic Polymer Surface Coatings for the Prevention of Biofilm Formation.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Efficacy of Cold Atmospheric Plasma Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Biofilms: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Studies.BioMed research international · 2026Pooled it
- Evaluation of polyampholyte thin film hydrogels for the prevention ofRSC advances · 2026Article
- Advances in Polymer Film and Coating Technologies for Enhanced Surface Functionality.Polymers · 2026Review
- Next-generation polydopamine nanocoatings advancing the understanding of surface properties and antimicrobial efficacy.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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Abstract
Bacterial adhesion and the subsequent formation of biofilms and biofouling have significant economic and health impacts across all sectors. They are especially impactful in industrial corrosion, healthcare, food processing, agriculture, and waste and drinking water. Synthetic polymers that resist bacterial adhesion are adaptable to a wide range of applications in all of these fields. While there are many bacteria-resistant polymers, some of the best performing include polyethylene glycol (PEG), poly(oxazoline) (POZ), and zwitterionic polymers, with zwitterionic polymers showing the most promise with reductions in bacteria adhesion up to 99% over controls. This review summarizes the demonstrated bacterial resistance performance of these polymer coatings based on literature published over the last ten years. It also identifies the front runners for preventing bacterial adhesion while providing the critical next steps for widespread adoption of this technology.
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