Investigation into biomimetic nano-and microstructured surfaces for the control of adhesion
and proliferation of bacteria has become a research priority for the development of …

We developed a simple and fast microplate assay for evaluation of the antimicrobial activity
of electrospun nanofiber filtration membranes or similar porous materials for water treatment …

Abiotic surfaces are vulnerable to bacterial adhesion and to biofilm formation. Therefore, it is
necessary to understand the parameters that influence bacterial adhesion to find out …

The adhesion and proliferation of bacteria on solid surfaces presents a major challenge in
both healthcare and industrial applications. In response to this problem, an effective and …

Implanted medical devices such as central venous catheters are highly susceptible to
microbial colonization and biofilm formation and are a major risk factor for nosocomial …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are currently receiving interest as an alternative to
conventional antibiotics to treat biomaterial-associated infection. However, the inherent …

The bacterial sterilization of TiO 2 photocatalysts for self-disinfected and hygienic surfaces
and coatings was explored to enhance by incorporating silver and reduced graphene oxide …

Insight into the mechanisms underlying bacterial adhesion is critical to the formulation of
membrane biofouling control strategies. Using AFM-based single-cell force spectroscopy …

Developing robust antibacterial materials is of importance for a wide range of applications
such as in biomedical engineering, environment, and water treatment. Herein we report the …

For over 100 years, metals and their alloys have played a central role in the advancement of
medical implant applications across virtually all medical specialties. Early metal implants …