Silver nanophases are routinely used as bioactive additives in commercial products. Besides their antimicrobial activity, nanosafety issues regarding the application of (silver-based) nanoantimicrobials should be considered, as well. In this study, we modified polyurethane foams, typically employed in air filtration and stuffing, by photodeposited silver nanoparticles for preparing hybrid materials (Ag- PU) with antibacterial properties. The composite materials were characterized in terms of morphology, surface chemical composition, ionic release in contact media, bioactivity, as well as whole nanoparticle release. Cytocompatibility was also assessed on 3T3 mouse fibroblasts. The proposed systematic approach allows for defining suitable composite final properties, in terms of bioactivity and safety, by properly tuning the deposition parameters.

Combined Approach for the Development of Efficient and Safe Nanoantimicrobials: The Case of Nanosilver-Modified Polyurethane Foams

PICCA, ROSARIA ANNA
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SPORTELLI, MARIA CHIARA;GIANNOSSA, LORENA CARLA;MANGONE, Annarosa;VALENTINI, Antonio;CIOFFI, NICOLA
2017-01-01

Abstract

Silver nanophases are routinely used as bioactive additives in commercial products. Besides their antimicrobial activity, nanosafety issues regarding the application of (silver-based) nanoantimicrobials should be considered, as well. In this study, we modified polyurethane foams, typically employed in air filtration and stuffing, by photodeposited silver nanoparticles for preparing hybrid materials (Ag- PU) with antibacterial properties. The composite materials were characterized in terms of morphology, surface chemical composition, ionic release in contact media, bioactivity, as well as whole nanoparticle release. Cytocompatibility was also assessed on 3T3 mouse fibroblasts. The proposed systematic approach allows for defining suitable composite final properties, in terms of bioactivity and safety, by properly tuning the deposition parameters.
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