Biofilms are communities of microorganisms encased in a self-produced matrix constituted
of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). The recalcitrant and often harmful nature of …

Biofilm is the self-synthesized, mucus-like extracellular polymeric matrix that acts as a key
virulence factor in various pathogenic microorganisms, thereby posing a serious threat to …

Biofilms enable pathogenic bacteria to survive in unfavorable environments. As biofilm-
forming pathogens can cause rapid food spoilage and recurrent infections in humans …

In the last years, there are more and more reports published in prestigious journals
addressing the successful application of essential oils for the eradication or prevention of …

Microorganisms grouped together into spatially-organized communities called biofilms, are
the cause of dramatic chronic infections in plants, animals and humans. In this review, the …

Firmly attached to different living or non-living, solid or fluid surfaces rich in nutrients and
moisture, microbial biofilm is a matter of great interest due to its major importance for the …

Biomolecules are very attractive nanomaterial components, generally, due to their
biocompatibility, biodegradability, abundance, renewability, and sustainability, as compared …

Microbial adhesion to surfaces and the consequent biofilm formation under various
environmental conditions is a common ecological phenomenon. Although biofilms play …

Highlights•EPS matrix composes the major hurdle for antibiofilm treatment.•Nanoparticles
are potent in biofilm penetration and elimination.•Size and surface properties are crucial for …

Since the dawn of civilization, it has been understood that pathogenic microorganisms
cause infectious conditions in humans, which at times, may prove fatal. Among the different …