Teong, S. P., Cheng, K. W., Armugam, A., Gao, S., Chan, S. P., Li, X., Wang, J., & Zhang, Y. (2025). Alginate-polyionene: a green and sustainable slow-release antimicrobial interpolymeric complex. European Polymer Journal, 225, 113705. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2024.113705
Abstract:
Sustainable alginate-polyionene interpolymeric complex was developed by incorporating poly-cationic polyimidazolium (PIM) salts into alginate solutions or absorbing them into alginate sheets. The multifunctional PIM acts both as a crosslinker, forming the alginate structure and as an antimicrobial agent, which can be gradually released from the material. Here, we explored the potential applications of alginate-PIM materials, such as antimicrobial coatings, wound dressings, and solid sheets with durable antimicrobial activity.
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Funding Info:
This research is supported by core funding from: Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2)
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