The present invention relates to antifouling coatings capable of being switched by using heat or ultraviolet light. Prior to switching, the coating includes an onium cation component having antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Upon switching, the coating is converted to a conjugated polymer state, and the cationic component is released with any adsorbed biofilm layer. Thus, the coatings herein have switchable and releasable properties. Methods of making and using such coatings are also described.
本发明涉及能够通过热或紫外光进行切换的防污涂层。在切换之前,涂层包括具有抗菌和抗细菌特性的离子阳离子组分。在切换后,涂层被转化为共轭聚合物状态,并且阳离子组分与任何吸附的
生物膜层一起释放。因此,本文所述的涂层具有可切换和可释放的特性。还描述了制备和使用这种涂层的方法。