Antifungal composites and methods thereof
US11672252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C2201/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are antifungal composites, devices, and methods to reduce or prevent a fungus from growing on the antifungal composite. The antifungal composite and devices thereof may include a biocompatible polymer and a Si3N4 powder loaded in at least a portion of the biocompatible polymer. The polymer may be a thermoplastic polymer such as a poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) resin and the Si3N4 powder may be present in a concentration of about 1 vol. % to about 30 vol. % in the thermoplastic polymer.
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