Table 2 Effect of steam sterilization on the bactericidal ratio of the rPDA coatings.
From: Strong Antibacterial Polydopamine Coatings Prepared by a Shaking-assisted Method
Bacteria Cycle numbers of steam sterilization treatment | E. coli concentration CFU mL−1 | S. aureus concentration/CFU mL−1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
105 | 106 | 107 | 105 | 106 | 107 | |
1 | ≥99 | ≥99 | ≥90 | 100 | ≥99 | ≥95 |
2 | ≥99 | ≥99 | ≥90 | 100 | ≥99 | ≥95 |
