Biocidal Polymers

Biocidal Polymers Are Designed To Inhibit Or Kill Microorganisms Such As Bacteria, Fungi And Protozoans. This Book Summarizes Recent Findings In The Synthesis, Modification And Characterization Of Various Antimicrobial Polymers Ranging From Plastics And Elastomers To Biomimetic And Biodegradable Polymers. Modifications With Different Antimicrobial Agents As Well As Antimicrobial Testing Methods Are Described In A Comprehensive Manner. Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- List Of Contributing Authors -- About The Editor -- 1. Cationic Antimicrobial Polymers -- 2. Antibacterial Activity Of Amphiphilic Polymers -- 3. Design Of Biomimetic Antimicrobial Polymers -- 4. Polymer-metal Nanocomposites With Antimicrobial Activity -- 5. Biocidal Activity Of Biodegradable Polymers -- 6. Polylactic Acid And Polyethylene Glycol As Antimicrobial Agents -- 7. Conducting Polymers With Antimicrobial Activity -- 8. Antimicrobial Activities Of Plastics And Elastomers -- 9. Functionalised Antimicrobial Polymers -- 10. Antimicrobial Activities Of N-halaminebased Polymers -- 11. Antimicrobial Testing Methods -- 12. Antimicrobial Peptides -- 13. Biocidal Polymers: Future Perspective -- Abbreviations -- Index Narendra Pal Singh Chauhan. Mode Of Access: Internet Via World Wide Web. In English.