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Silver nanoparticles and polymeric medical devices: a new approach to prevention of infection?

Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy · 2004 · Vol. 54(6) · pp. 1019–1024

Franck Furno✉(University of Nottingham)Kelly S. MorleyBen WongBarry L. SharpPolly L. ArnoldSteven M. HowdleRoger BaystonPaul D. BrownP. WinshipHelen J. Reid

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Abstract

The methodology allows for the first time silver impregnation (as opposed to coating) of medical polymers and promises to lead to an antimicrobial biomaterial whose activity is not restricted by increasing antibiotic resistance.

Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsSilver nanoparticleAntimicrobialMaterials sciencePolymerSiliconeBiomaterialCoatingNanoparticleNuclear chemistryNanotechnology

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsBacterial AdhesionBiocompatible MaterialsCarbon DioxideHumansSilicone ElastomersSilverStaphylococcal InfectionsStaphylococcus epidermidisProstheses and ImplantsMicroscopy, Electron, TransmissionNanostructures

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