Research published on bacteria-repelling plastic

Research demonstrating bacteria-repelling plastic has been published in the American Chemical Society journal.

Bacteria that cannot be killed with antibiotics are considered a real and important threat.

Bacteria form biofilms so they are able to adhere to surfaces as well as other bacteria. Therefore, by reducing biofilm formation on surfaces the transfer and growth of pathogenic bacteria is reduced.

Scientists in Canada have conducted research focused around the concept that preventing bacteria from spreading is a suitable way to control it. Through combining both nano-scale engineering and chemistry, the scientists have created technology that even superbugs such as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Pseudomonas cannot sit on.

The results were achieved due to hierarchal structuring in the plastic wrap which makes it difficult for bacteria to attach as well as ensuring the material is waterproof.

The research was published in full in the American Chemical Society journal.