Attachment of bacteria and subsequent formation of biofilms on material surfaces lead to
serious consequences including infection, contamination and biofouling, posing a prominent …

Antimicrobial polymer composites have long been utilized in the healthcare field as part of
the first line of defense. These composites are desirable in that they pose a minimal risk of …

Abstract Development of a biomaterial that is resistant to the adhesion and consequential
proliferation of bacteria, represents a significant challenge in terms of application of such …

In healthcare settings microbial contaminated surfaces play an important role in indirect
transmission of infection. Especially surfaces close to the patients' environment may be …

Rising bacterial antibiotic resistance is a global threat. To deal with it, new antibacterial
agents and antiseptic materials need to be developed. One alternative in this quest is the …

Biofilm formation can lead to problems in healthcare, water distribution systems, food
processing and packaging, industrial manufacturing, marine industries, and sanitation …

The use of antibacterial and antifouling materials is widely being investigated to combat the
increasing risk associated with bacterial infections and the evolution of drug‐resistant …

Bacterial adhesion and subsequent biofilm formation on biomedical implants and devices
are a major cause of their failure. As systemic antibiotic treatment is often ineffective, there is …

Novel disinfection methods are being sought to provide additional means of protection in a
number of areas where disease outbreaks could lead to illness or fatalities. For example, the …

Biomaterial central infection (BCI) is a tough problem that has attracted high attention. The
most common source of infection in biomaterial centers is bacterial infections. For the past …