Eduard-Marius Lungulescu, Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Miruna S Stan, Irina Fierascu, Elena Andreea Radoi, Cristina Antonela Banciu, Raluca Augusta Gabor, Toma Fistos, Luminita Marutescu, Marcela Popa, Ionela C Voinea, Sorina N Voicu, Nicoleta-Oana Nicula
Nosocomial infections represent a major threat within healthcare systems worldwide, underscoring the critical need for materials with antimicrobial properties. This study presents the development of polyurethane foam embedded with silver nanoparticles (PUF/AgNPs) using a rapid, eco-friendly, in situ radiochemical synthesis method. The nanocomposites were characterized by UV-vis and FTIR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive X-ray technique (SEM/EDX), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), tensile and compression strengths, antimicrobial activity, and foam toxicity tests...
May 10, 2024: Polymers