An Anti-Infective Polymer Coating to Reduce Surface Transmission of Pathogens on Personal Protective Equipment

Face masks are vital in protecting individuals from respiratory viruses but can serve as a source of infection if improperly used or re-used. Herein, we report anti-infective polymer coatings comprised of anti-fouling poly(oligoethylene glycol methacrylate) (POEGMA) functionalized with hydrazide groups for promoting adhesion and a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) and/or grafted ciprofloxacin as the anti-infective component. The polymers could …