PulseExploreJournal ClubDebatesTrendingResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeExploreJournal ClubTrending
Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
June 1, 2026Reactive and Functional Polymers0 citationsOpen Access

Amine-functionalized polyurethane foams via phase inversion for colorimetric detection of Escherichia coli in liquids

View Full Paper
MSMarta SantosPFPaula P.R. FerreiraMMMarcos Mariz

Key Points

  • The aim is to develop amine-functionalized polyurethane foams for colorimetric detection of Escherichia coli in liquids.
  • Utilized phase inversion to create amine-functionalized polyurethane foams.
  • Immobilized X-Gluc to achieve a specific chromogenic response to E. coli.
  • Evaluated water absorption, capillarity, and stability for potential monitoring applications.
  • Achieved specific colorimetric response to E. coli upon X-Gluc immobilization.
  • Functionalization led to improved water absorption and stability of the foams.
  • Demonstrated potential use for point-of-care diagnostics in liquid monitoring.

Abstract

• Amine-functionalized PU foams developed for E. coli colorimetric sensing. • X-Gluc immobilization enables specific chromogenic response to E. coli . • Functionalization improves water absorption, capillarity, and stability. • Suitable for liquids monitoring and point-of-care diagnostic applications.

Ask AI
Helpful
Bookmark
Share
View Full Paper

Cite This Study

Santos et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d21e502fbce9130637c69https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2026.106825
Ask AI
Helpful
Bookmark
Share
View Full Paper