| Abstract: The present invention relates to antifouling coatings capable of being
switched by using heat or ultraviolet light. Prior to switching, the
coating includes an onium cation component having antimicrobial and
antibacterial properties. Upon switching, the coating is converted to a
conjugated polymer state, and the cationic component is released with any
adsorbed biofilm layer. Thus, the coatings herein have switchable and
releasable properties. Methods of making and using such coatings are also
described. |
| Filed: 8/8/2014 |
| Application Number: 14/455702 |
| This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |
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