摘要 |
The present invention relates to the provision of polymers that are selected to have either; surface properties that allow protozoa, in particular Cryptosporidium and Giardia, to bind to the polymer; or have surface properties that are repellent to the binding of these protozoa. Methods for identifying suitable polymers are provided. Products comprising, consisting of, or coated with the polymers of the present invention are also provided, as well as methods of treating or monitoring water employing polymers of the present invention. |