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This book covers the functionalisation of silicone surfaces with
polysaccharides to improve their antimicrobial and antifouling
properties, thus reducing the implant-related infections. The
authors describe how silicone surfaces were chosen because silicone
exhibits excellent biocompatible properties and is already being
used for medical implants such as catheters, breast implants,
prosthetics etc. The potential of polysaccharides such as
cellulose, chitosan, hyaluronic acid, and other natural substances
such as natural surfactants as coatings for silicones are also
discussed, their effects are evaluated. With the aging of the
population, the number of medical implants is growing and with it
the number of infections associated with the use of implants.
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