COMBINATION OF COPPER CATIONS WITH PEROXIDES OR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BIOFILMS

摘要

The present invention relates to a method of inhibiting biofilms by combinations of antimicrobials, particularly with their synergistic activity against biofilms The antimicrobials include combinations of copper ion and quaternary ammonium compound or combinations of copper ion and peroxide The invention also includes compositions and methods for inhibiting biofilm-mduced microbial corrosion or fouling.