Evaluation of polyampholyte thin film hydrogels for the prevention of Ralstonia pickettii adhesion in microgravity
Adrienne Shea, Skyler Oneida, Kristopher V. Waynant, Matthew T. Bernards · 2026
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Adrienne Shea and co-authors test coatings that stop bacteria from sticking in drinking water systems, in this 2026 study. The target germ, Ralstonia pickettii, can foul water and harm health. Their thin hydrogel films carry both positive and negative charges, a design called polyampholyte. Crosslinkers with balanced charges boosted the films' resistance a great deal. One linker, built from paired serine units, performed best. The coatings look promising for cutting bacterial build-up, including in microgravity settings.
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| CREATOR | Adrienne Shea, Skyler Oneida, Kristopher V. Waynant, Matthew T. Bernards |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 17 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |