Adrienne Shea, Skyler Oneida, Kristopher V Waynant, Matthew T Bernards
Human health is impacted by bacteria within drinking water. This study investigates polyampholyte coatings and their resistance to Ralstonia pickettii adhesion. Zwitterionic crosslinkers significantly enhanced the resistance of the hydrogel coatings, with Serine-Serine dimethacrylate demonstrating the best performance. These coatings show promise for reducing bacterial adhesion in drinking water systems.