An integrated lubricating and antibacterial hydrogel coating for the inner surface of medical catheters

Biomaterials Science 2026

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Authors: Guofa Zhang, Qianqian Sun, Bing Li, Bo Wu, Wei Ding, Litao Wang, Mei Lv
DOI: 10.1039/d6bm00573j
Cited by: 1
References: 29

Abstract

) without compromising the coating's lubricity or biocompatibility. This integrated coating strategy, combining durable lubrication with a sustained antibacterial effect, offers a promising surface engineering solution to enhance both the infection resistance and patient comfort of indwelling medical catheters.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hydrogels: synthesis properties applications Polymer Surface Interaction Studies Antimicrobial agents and applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Biomaterials Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
15
Pages
4078–4090
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN