abstract |
The present invention relates to a formulation for making a smooth antimicrobial hydrophilic coating, the formulation comprising a hydrophilic polymer; an initiator; particles containing metallic silver (ie, Ag °); and a carrier liquid. . The invention further relates to an article comprising a hydrophilic coating on the surface, the coating comprising a hardened hydrophilic polymer and particles comprising metallic silver. [Selection] Figure 2 |