Polyvinyl Alcohol/Lignin Composite Films Crosslinked with Citric Acid: Physicochemical Properties and Anti-Adhesive Activity Against Staphylococcus aureus
María V. Martinez, Julieta Chiappero, Diego F. Acevedo, Cesar A. Barbero, Edith I. Yslas · 2026
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Description
Martinez and co-authors make germ resisting films in a 2026 materials paper. Infections that shrug off antibiotics often start as biofilms on hospital devices. A film that stops bacteria from settling could cut that risk at the source.
The team blended polyvinyl alcohol, a degradable plastic, with lignin, a wood derived polymer. Citric acid tied the mix into gels and films. Recipes varied the lignin and acid shares while the plastic share stayed fixed. Lab checks confirmed the cross linking took hold. The films then faced a common hospital germ to test how well they block its grip.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | María V. Martinez, Julieta Chiappero, Diego F. Acevedo, Cesar A. Barbero, Edith I. Yslas |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 36 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |