In spite of antibiotics, antibacterial agents or specifically known as antiseptics are actively
explored for the prevention of infection-associated medical devices. Antibacterial agents are …

In this review we attempt to clarify the notion of what is meant by the term antibacterial
surfaces and categorise the approaches that are commonly used in the design of …

Serious infectious complications of patients in healthcare settings are often transmitted by
materials and devices colonised by microorganisms (nosocomial infections). Current …

Antibacterial surfaces are surfaces that can resist bacteria, relying on the nature of the
material itself. It is significant for safe food and water, human health, and industrial …

Since their development over 70 years, antibiotics are still the most effective strategy to treat
bacterial biofilms and infections. However, the overuse of antibiotics in human healthcare …

Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. One of the main routes of transmission is by contact with contaminated surfaces …

Designing antibacterial surfaces has become extremely important to minimize Healthcare
Associated Infections which are a major cause of mortality worldwide. A previous biocide …

Bacterial adhesion and subsequent biofilm formation on material surfaces represent a
serious problem in society from both an economical and health perspective. Surface coating …

This review focuses on the development of light activated antimicrobial surfaces. These
surfaces kill microbes by the action of light and have potential applications in domestic and …

The International Space Station (ISS) is a closed habitat in a uniquely extreme and hostile
environment. Due to these special conditions, the human microflora can undergo unusual …