Graphene-bound usnic acid protects implants from bacteria (IMAGE)

Chalmers University of Technology

Graphene-bound usnic acid protects implants from bacteria

Caption

Usnic acid (yellow) is integrated in and released from the implant’s graphene coating. The usnic acid kills the bacteria (green) and thereby prevents them from forming infectious biofilms on the surface.

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Yen Strandqvist/Chalmers University of Technology

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