Author: Katarzyna Krukiewicz Published at: 10.01.2026 Last update: 10.01.2026
Antimicrobial coatings for urinary catheters
Although urinary catheters are an essential part of hospital care, they are responsible for 75 % of hospital-acquired urinary tract infections. For that reason, there is a critical need for the development of long-term medical catheters exhibiting antibacterial properties, stability, and biocompatibility. Our newest study investigates the use of poly(vinyl alcohol) and poly-l-lysine blend films as antimicrobial coatings for urinary catheters to enhance infection prevention.
The details can be found here:
Surface and Coatings Technology, Volume 521, 1 February 2026, 133094
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