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ANTIMICROBIAL POLYMERS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATION

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Health and Human Services 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
60244 		Program Year/Program:
2002 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
HL069542 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Compact Membrane Systems, Inc.
335 Water Street Newport, DE 19804-2410
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2002
Title: ANTIMICROBIAL POLYMERS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATION
Agency: HHS
Contract: 1R43HL069542-01
Award Amount: $100,000.00
 

Abstract:

A new class of antimicrobials based on dendrimer technology has been identified and shown to possess potent biocidal activity. Laboratory evaluation of these polycationic dendrimers has shown that they are more than 100 times more effective than a comparable amount of free quaternary ammonium compound at killing Esherichia coli. Potent activity against Staphylococcus aureus has also been demonstrated. These antimicrobial dendrimers have also been successfully immobilized on to linear polyurethanes. These non-leaching biocidal polymers demonstrated antibacterial activity, even though the degree of substitution was limited to approximately 3 weight percent. We propose to explore other methods to increase and optimize the level of incorporation of the dendrimer onto the polymer backbone. Following synthesis, materials will be tested for antimicrobial activity. It is expected that defining new techniques to covalently graft these compounds onto polymers will enhance the performance of these materials, and provide the basis for antimicrobial polymers and textiles for a wide range of applications, including medical devices (catheters, wound dressings, surgical drapes), antimicrobial air filters, and dental unit waterlines.

Principal Investigator:

Hans Glaser

Business Contact:

Stuart Nemser
3029997996
SNEMSER@COMPACT.MEMBRANE.COM
Small Business Information at Submission:

COMPACT MEMBRANE SYSTEMS, INC.
325 WATER STREET WILMINGTON, DE 18904

EIN/Tax ID: 510348256
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees: N/A
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No