I am conducting some research into the antimicrobial properties of
various powder coatings used to coat aluminium strips. A known biocide,
at various concentrations, is mixed with the powder coating prior to
application to the aluminium. As of yet I have not observed any positive
bacteriocidal or even bacteriostatic effects against the following
organisms: P.aeruginosa, E.coli and S.aureus. i am not sure if this is
due to the methodology that I have been using or if the biocide has no
effect when trapped in the paint matrix. HELP!! Has anybody come across
any likewise research or even read any papers on the subject? Or maybe
somebody could suggest a methodology that could be used for the
enumeration of bacteria in such a situation.
Regards,
Lisa J Perry. Cs1865 at wlv.ac.uk
School of Applied Sciences
University of Wolverhampton
