Synthesis of Siliconized Photosensitizers for Use in 1O2‑Generating Silicone Elastomers: An Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Study

Biomedical devices based on silicone are essential tools in modern healthcare but can be compromised by the development of device-acquired infections (DAIs). Unfortunately, the continued rise of antibiotic-resistant organisms makes current strategies to combat DAIs insufficient. Recently, the use of photoactive coatings that produce reactive oxygen species, specifically singlet oxygen (1O2), has attracted attention as a potential alternative to …