An overview of biofilm formation–combating strategies and mechanisms of action of antibiofilm agents
Biofilm formation on surfaces via microbial colonization causes infections and has become a
major health issue globally. The biofilm lifestyle provides resistance to environmental …
major health issue globally. The biofilm lifestyle provides resistance to environmental …
Emerging Strategies to Prevent Bacterial Infections on Titanium‐Based Implants
Titanium and titanium alloys remain the gold standard for dental and orthopedic implants.
These materials are heavily used because of their bioinert nature, robust mechanical …
These materials are heavily used because of their bioinert nature, robust mechanical …
Biomedical applications of polymer and ceramic coatings: a review of recent developments
JR Smith, DA Lamprou, C Larson… - Transactions of the …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Recent literature concerning the use of polymer and ceramic coatings for a variety of
biomedical applications is surveyed in this review. Applications have been grouped into six …
biomedical applications is surveyed in this review. Applications have been grouped into six …
Graphene oxide reinforced chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol antibacterial coatings on stainless steel surfaces exhibit superior bioactivity without human cell cytotoxicity
The study proposes an alternative therapeutics to diminish bacterial attachment in
biomedical implants by modifying their surface with passive coatings. A uniform, thin-film of …
biomedical implants by modifying their surface with passive coatings. A uniform, thin-film of …
Inhibition of microbiologically influenced corrosion and biofouling of X70 carbon steels by near-superhydrophobic D-cysteine/Ag@ ZIF-8 coatings
K Chen, X Yang, Q Qu, T Wu, S Chen, L Li - Corrosion Science, 2022 - Elsevier
At present, two major problems in the application of metallic materials microbiologically
influenced corrosion (MIC) and antimicrobial resistance caused by biofilms, need to be …
influenced corrosion (MIC) and antimicrobial resistance caused by biofilms, need to be …
Nanocomposites against Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms: Recent advances, challenges, and future prospects
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic bacterial pathogen that causes life-
threatening and persistent infections in immunocompromised patients. It is the culprit behind …
threatening and persistent infections in immunocompromised patients. It is the culprit behind …
Antimicrobial coating: Tracheal tube application
X Chen, X Ling, G Liu, J Xiao - International Journal of …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common and serious nosocomial infection in
mechanically ventilated patients, increasing mortality, prolonging the patient length of stay …
mechanically ventilated patients, increasing mortality, prolonging the patient length of stay …
Mechanisms and Applications of Citral's Antimicrobial Properties in Food Preservation and Pharmaceuticals Formulations
MM Gutiérrez-Pacheco, H Torres-Moreno… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Citral is a monoterpene constituted by two isomers known as neral and geranial. It is present
in different plant sources and recognized as safe (GRAS) by the Food and Drug …
in different plant sources and recognized as safe (GRAS) by the Food and Drug …
Plant-derived nanotherapeutic systems to counter the overgrowing threat of resistant microbes and biofilms
Since antiquity, the survival of human civilization has always been threatened by the
microbial infections. An alarming surge in the resistant microbial strains against the …
microbial infections. An alarming surge in the resistant microbial strains against the …
Reduction of biofilm formation on 3D printing materials treated with essential oils major compounds
S Er-Rahmani, B Errabiti, SE Raouan… - Industrial Crops and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D printing food materials Daylight Magna Hard Black resin (DMHB resin) and
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are widely used in food industry. During contact with …
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are widely used in food industry. During contact with …