Genetically engineered phage fibers and coatings for antibacterial applications

[摘要] (cont.) Coating of Kevlar fibers with E3 viruses exhibits antibacterial effects, as well, with relatively smaller ZoIs attributable to the lower degree of silver loading attainable in these coatings. Such antimicrobial functionality is amenable to rapid incorporation within fiber-based textiles to reduce risks of infection, biofilm formation, or odor-based detection, with the potential to exploit the additional electronic and thermal conductivity of fully silverized fibers and coatings.

[发布机构] Massachusetts Institute of Technology