Though the history of mankind, we are strongly fighting with infected diseases that are
induced by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other pathogens. Although a variety of medicines …

Conventional approaches to developing biomaterials and implants require intuitive tailoring
of manufacturing protocols and biocompatibility assessment. This leads to longer …

There is a general increase in the number of patients with non-healing skin wounds,
imposing a huge social and economic burden on patients and healthcare systems. Severe …

Implants are widely used in orthopedic surgery and are gaining attention of late. However,
their use is restricted by implant-associated infections (IAI), which represent one of the most …

Implant-associated infections arising from biofilm development are known to have
detrimental effects with compromised quality of life for the patients, implying a progressing …

The rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria has emerged as one of the major threats to global
public health. Moreover, many pathogenic bacteria can form stubborn biofilms to prevent …

Undesirable adhesion of microbes such as bacteria, fungi and viruses onto surfaces affects
many industries such as marine, food, textile, and healthcare. In particular in healthcare and …

Cellulose-based fabrics are ubiquitous in our daily lives. They are the preferred choice for
bedding materials, active sportswear, and next-to-skin apparels. However, the hydrophilic …

The adhesion of pathogenic bacteria and the consequent formation of biofilms on
biomedical materials and devices continue to be a significant concern in biomedical …

Highlights•Sensors for bacteria mostly rely on surface-immobilized capture probes, for
example, antibodies.•Surface features are critical in the bacterial transition from planktonic to …