Abstract: Curable antifouling compositions include fluorinated polymers that contain a perfluoropolyether group, a poly(alkyleneoxide) group, a hydrolyzable silane group and a cationic curative. The curable antifouling compositions can be applied on a surface of a substrate, and at least partially cured to provide an article with antifouling properties.

Abstract: A copolymer derived from a monomer mixture that includes monomers having the formulas: (A) and (B) wherein: Q is O or N; R10 is H or CH3; R11 is an organic group comprising a hydrolyzable silyl group; R12 is H or CH3; P is: (I); R1 is selected from H, an alkyl group, an aryl group, and a combination thereof; R2 is selected from an alkyl group, an aryl group, a combination thereof, and a Rf—Y—(CH2)x— group; Rf is a perfluorinated alkyl group; Y is selected from a bond, —S(O)2—N(CH3)—, —S(O)2—N(CH2CH3)—, —S(O)2—O—, —S(O)2—, —C(O)—, —C(O)—S—, —C(O)—O—, —C(O)—NH—, —C(O)—N(CH3)—, —C(O)—N(CH2CH3)—, —(CH2CH2O)y—, —O—, and —O—C(O)—CH?CH—C(O)—O—; n is an integer of greater than 2; x is an integer of at least 2; and y is an integer of at least 1.

Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles comprising an absorbent material and an antimicrobial composition are disclosed. The antimicrobial composition includes a carrier comprising fatty alcohol and a poly(alkyleneoxy) polymer, and an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial composition may be coated on to component substrates such as nonwovens and films, that are incorporated into disposable absorbent articles, such as disposable infant diapers, adult incontinence articles, feminine hygiene articles such as sanitary napkins, wound dressings, bandages, panty liners and tampons, personal care wipes and household wipes to provide odor control, and control of microbial growth.

Abstract: Curable antifouling compositions include fluorinated polymers that contain a perfluoropolyether group, a poly(alkyleneoxide) group, a hydrolyzable silane group and a cationic curative. The curable antifouling compositions can be applied on a surface of a substrate, and at least partially cured to provide an article with antifouling properties.

Abstract: A copolymer derived from a monomer mixture that includes monomers having the formulas: (A) and (B) wherein: Q is O or N; R10 is H or CH3; R11 is an organic group comprising a hydrolyzable silyl group; R12 is H or CH3; P is: (I); R1 is selected from H, an alkyl group, an aryl group, and a combination thereof; R2 is selected from an alkyl group, an aryl group, a combination thereof, and a Rf—Y—(CH2)x — group; Rf is a perfluorinated alkyl group; Y is selected from a bond, —S(O)2 —N(CH3)—, —S(O)2—N(CH2CH3)—, —S(O)2 —O—, —S(O)2—, —C(O)—, —C(O)—S—, —C(O)—O—, —C(O)—NH—, —C(O)—N(CH3)—, —C(O)—N(CH2CH3)—, —(CH2CH2O)y-, —O—, and —O—C(O)—CH?CH—C(O)—O—; n is an integer of greater than 2; x is an integer of at least 2; and y is an integer of at least 1.

Abstract: Curable antifouling compositions include fluorinated polymers that contain a poly(hexafluoropropylene oxide) segment, an ethylenically-unsaturated group, a poly(ethylene oxide) segment, and a free-radical initiator. The curable antifouling compositions can be coated on a surface of a substrate, and at least partially cured to provide an article with antifouling properties.

Abstract: Methods and kits are disclosed for detecting microorganisms that produce glucose oxidase. The method includes providing a culture medium and a hydrogen peroxide indicating reagent comprising a chromogenic substrate that can provide a detectable chromogenic reaction indicating the presence of a microorganism that produces glucose oxidase, and additional methods are disclosed for differentiating microorganisms by the detection of an additional chromogenic reaction.

Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles comprising an absorbent material and an antimicrobial composition are disclosed. The antimicrobial composition includes a carrier comprising fatty alcohol and a poly(alkyleneoxy) polymer, and an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial composition may be coated on to component substrates such as nonwovens and films, that are incorporated into disposable absorbent articles, such as disposable infant diapers, adult incontinence articles, feminine hygiene articles such as sanitary napkins, wound dressings, bandages, panty liners and tampons, personal care wipes and household wipes to provide odor control, and control of microbial growth.

Abstract: Polymeric beads and methods of making the polymeric beads are described. The polymeric beads are crosslinked hydrogels or dried hydrogels. The polymeric beads are formed from droplets of a precursor composition that are exposed to radiation. The droplets are totally surrounded by a gas phase. The precursor composition contains a polar solvent and a polymerizable material miscible in the polar solvent. The polymerizable material has an average number of ethylenically unsaturated groups per monomer molecule equal to at least 1.2.

Abstract: Disclosed are surfaces for resisting and reducing biofilm formation, particularly on medical articles (100). The surfaces include a plurality of microstructures (120) including a plurality of nanofeatures (140) arranged according to at least one unit cell. Also disclosed are methods for creating anti-adherent surfaces.

Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles comprising an absorbent material and an antimicrobial composition are disclosed. The antimicrobial composition includes a carrier comprising fatty alcohol and a poly(alkyleneoxy) polymer, and an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial composition may be coated on to component substrates such as nonwovens and films, that are incorporated into disposable absorbent articles, such as disposable infant diapers, adult incontinence articles, feminine hygiene articles such as sanitary napkins, wound dressings, bandages, panty liners and tampons, personal care wipes and household wipes to provide odor control, and control of microbial growth.

Abstract: Methods and kits are disclosed for detecting microorganisms that produce glucose oxidase. The method includes providing a culture medium and a hydrogen peroxide indicating reagent comprising a chromogenic substrate that can provide a detectable chromogenic reaction indicating the presence of a microorganism that produces glucose oxidase, and additional methods are disclosed for differentiating microorganisms by the detection of an additional chromogenic reaction.

Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles comprising an absorbent material and an antimicrobial composition are disclosed. The antimicrobial composition includes a carrier comprising fatty alcohol and a poly(alkyleneoxy) polymer, and an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial composition may be coated on to component substrates such as nonwovens and films, that are incorporated into disposable absorbent articles, such as disposable infant diapers, adult incontinence articles, feminine hygiene articles such as sanitary napkins, wound dressings, bandages, panty liners and tampons, personal care wipes and household wipes to provide odor control, and control of microbial growth.

Abstract: Polymeric fibers and methods of making the polymeric fibers are described. The polymeric fibers are crosslinked hydrogels or dried hydrogels that are prepared from a precursor composition that contains polymerizable material having an average number of ethylenically unsaturated groups per monomer molecule greater than 1.0. The polymeric fibers can contain an optional active agent.

Abstract: Polymeric beads and methods of making the polymeric beads are described. The polymeric beads are crosslinked hydrogels or dried hydrogels. The polymeric beads are formed from droplets of a precursor composition that are exposed to radiation. The droplets are totally surrounded by a gas phase. The precursor composition contains a polar solvent and a polymerizable material miscible in the polar solvent. The polymerizable material has an average number of ethylenically unsaturated groups per monomer molecule equal to at least 1.2.

Abstract: Polymeric fibers and methods of making the polymeric fibers are described. The polymeric fibers are crosslinked hydrogels or dried hydrogels that are prepared from a precursor composition that contains polymerizable material having an average number of ethylenically unsaturated groups per monomer molecule greater than 1.0. The polymeric fibers can contain an optional active agent.