Issue 33, 2018, Issue in Progress

A smart multi-functional coating based on anti-pathogen micelles tethered with copper nanoparticles via a biosynthesis method using l-vitamin C

Abstract

A multi-functional anti-pathogen coating with “release-killing”, “contact-killing” and “anti-adhesion” properties was prepared from biocompatible polymer encapsulated chlorine dioxide (ClO2) which protected the active ingredient from the outside environment. A slow sustained-release of ClO2 from micelles over fifteen days was detected for long-term release-killing. Micelles only release ClO2 on demand in minimum inhibitory concentrations. We prepared nanoparticles which were covalently clustered on micelle surfaces to improve contact-killing as well as to improve the stability of the micelle. Copper nanoparticles were generated using the biosynthesis method including L-vitamin C, which avoids the toxicity and allows for the preparation of copper nanoparticles in a green environment. Synergistic anti-pathogen activity could be generated by a combination of micelle released ClO2 and ascorbic acid. In addition to release-killing and contact-killing, a pluronic polymer coated surface also provides an additional “anti-adhesion” property through its protein-repelling ability. In this research, the designed coating demonstrated a broad-spectrum of activity to kill drug-resistant bacteria, viruses and spores in short period of time. Based on scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and anti-oxidase assays, we found that the designed coatings killed the pathogens via bio-oxidation. We also carried out acute respiratory toxicity tests in this research. Analysis of blood samples, lung function and histopathological slices indicated that the synthesized micelles allowed a controlled and sustained release of ClO2 to kill pathogens while maintaining an overall ClO2 concentration in the air within a safe range.

Graphical abstract: A smart multi-functional coating based on anti-pathogen micelles tethered with copper nanoparticles via a biosynthesis method using l-vitamin C

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
06 Mar 2018
Accepted
13 May 2018
First published
18 May 2018
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

RSC Adv., 2018,8, 18272-18283

A smart multi-functional coating based on anti-pathogen micelles tethered with copper nanoparticles via a biosynthesis method using L-vitamin C

Y. Li, Q. Pi, H. You, J. Li, P. Wang, X. Yang and Y. Wu, RSC Adv., 2018, 8, 18272 DOI: 10.1039/C8RA01985A

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