Antibacterial Material Prevents Growth of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Jun-10-16 Researchers have created an antibacterial material able to kill bacteria in less than a minute while also preventing the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Developed by a team from Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the material, called imidazolium oligomers, is in the form of a water soluble, white powder, which makes it appropriate for both home and clinical settings. The powder is able to destroy the cell membranes of bacteria to prevent the growth of new, more resilient strains, killing up to 99.7 percent of E.coli in just thirty seconds. And because the positive charge of the material targets the negatively charged bacteria, it will not damage red blood cells.

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