Smart composite with antibiofilm, mineralizing, and antiinfection therapeutic effects
AssigneeTemple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
InventorSantiago Orrego
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Abstract
The present invention provides novel multi-functional (e.g., repelling biofilms, promoting formation of minerals, and having anti-infection properties) biocomposites and methods of use thereof. In various embodiments, the present invention also provides method for simultaneously treating biofilms, promoting mineralization, treating infection, or any combination thereof.
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A composite comprising a polymer matrix and piezoelectric material particles, wherein the piezoelectric material particles are dispersed within the polymer matrix at a ratio of the piezoelectric material particles to polymer matrix of at least 1:100, and wherein the piezoelectric material particles are BaTiO3 (BTO), and wherein the amount of the BTO in the composite is about 10%.
A composite comprising a polymer matrix, a chemical photoinitiator and a single filler material comprising piezoelectric particles, wherein the piezoelectric particles are BaTiO3 (BTO), and wherein the amount of the BTO in the composite is about 10%.
A composite consisting essentially of a polymer matrix, a chemical photoinitiator and filler particles composed of a piezoelectric material, wherein the piezoelectric particles are BaTiO3 (BTO), and wherein the amount of the BTO in the composite is about 10%.
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