Polymer 'bristles' could help repel proteins—and germs—from surfaces in medical settings

AI justification

Innovation reduces hospital infections with non-toxic, scalable tech advancing SDGs 3, 9, 12. | The development of a non-toxic, protein-repellent polymer coating directly advances public health (SDG 3) by addressing hospital-acquired infections, a major global health concern. The innovation also aligns with responsible innovation (SDG 9) and sustainable consumption/production (SDG 12) through its non-toxic, scalable design. No discernible ethical downsides are identified in the provided data.