Antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and microbial barrier properties of poly (ε-caprolactone)/cloisite 30B thin films

Snigdha Sajeendra Babu; Shiji Mathew; Nandakumar Kalarikkal; Sabu Thomas; E. K. Radhakrishnan

doi:10.1007/s13205-016-0559-7

Antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and microbial barrier properties of poly (ε-caprolactone)/cloisite 30B thin films

Snigdha Sajeendra Babu
, Shiji Mathew
, Nandakumar Kalarikkal
, Sabu Thomas
, E. K. Radhakrishnan

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

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Abstract

Development of antibacterial and antibiofilm surfaces is in high demand. In this study, nanocomposite of Poly (ε-caprolactone)/Cloisite 30B was prepared by the solvent casting method. The membranes were characterised by SEM, AFM, and FTIR. Evaluation of water uptake, antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and microbial barrier properties demonstrated a significant antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity against MTCC strain of Staphylococcus haemolyticus and strong biofilm positive Staphylococcus epidermidis of clinical origin at low clay concentrations. These membranes acted as an excellent barrier to the penetration of microorganism. These nanocomposites can have promising applications in various fields including packaging.

Original language	English
Article number	249
Journal	3 Biotech
Volume	6
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-016-0559-7
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

AFM
AFM of PCL/Clay
Antibiofilm
Antimicrobial
Mechanism of antimicrobial activity
Microbial barrier
Nanoclay
Packaging
PCL/cloisite 30B
SEM

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Biotechnology
Environmental Science (miscellaneous)
Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)

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