Antibacterial coatings that eliminate initial bacterial attachment and prevent subsequent
biofilm formation are essential in a number of applications, especially implanted medical …

The attachment and subsequent colonization of bacteria on the surfaces of synthetic
materials and devices lead to serious problems in both human healthcare and industrial …

Endowing the surfaces of synthetic materials with bactericidal activity is a direct and effective
way to prevent bacterial colonization and biofilm formation, solving the related serious …

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 …

Layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly has attracted much interest because of its ability to provide
nanoscale control over film characteristics and because of a wide choice of available …

Pathogenic biofilms formed on the surfaces of implantable medical devices and materials
pose an urgent global healthcare problem. Although conventional antibacterial surfaces …

Cell surface carbohydrates mediate a wide range of carbohydrate–protein interactions key
to healthy and disease mechanisms. Many of such interactions are multivalent in nature and …

The design and construction of polymers with diverse architectures play an important role in
the field of polymer science and offers new opportunities for the development of novel …

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 …

A new type of wound dressing that can be easily peeled from a wound during frequent
changes is essential in clinical applications to reduce secondary trauma and relieve the pain …