PET-RAFT polymerization of redox-responsive lipoic acid-derived cationic polymers: influence of hydrophobicity and degree of polymerization on antimicrobial activity

Journal of Materials Chemistry B 2026 Open access

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Authors: Anupama Giri, Md Aquib, Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Tairan Quan, Anmol Choudhury, Hatu Nathaniel Gmedhin, Jie L Nathaniel Lim, Zi Gu, Megan Lenardon, Cyrille Boyer
DOI: 10.1039/d6tb00667a
Cited by: 1
References: 88

Abstract

PET-RAFT polymerization provides a versatile route to degradable antimicrobial polymers. Controlling hydrophobicity and the degree of polymerization enhances antibacterial efficacy while preserving redox degradability and biocompatibility.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Antimicrobial agents and applications Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry B
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN