The interaction of cells and bacteria with surfaces structured at the nanometre scale
The current development of nanobiotechnologies requires a better understanding of cell–
surface interactions on the nanometre scale. Recently, advances in nanoscale patterning …
surface interactions on the nanometre scale. Recently, advances in nanoscale patterning …
Comprehensive review on electrospinning techniques as versatile approaches toward antimicrobial biopolymeric composite fibers
H Rodríguez-Tobías, G Morales, D Grande - Materials Science and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Electrospun (bio) polymeric fibers have attracted widespread interest as functional materials
with suitable morphology and properties for their use as tissue engineering scaffolds and/or …
with suitable morphology and properties for their use as tissue engineering scaffolds and/or …
Surface topographical factors influencing bacterial attachment
Substratum surface roughness is known to be one of the key factors in determining the
extent of bacterial colonization. Understanding the way by which the substratum topography …
extent of bacterial colonization. Understanding the way by which the substratum topography …
Effects of surface charge and hydrophobicity on anodic biofilm formation, community composition, and current generation in bioelectrochemical systems
The focus of this study was to investigate the effects of surface charge and surface
hydrophobicity on anodic biofilm formation, biofilm community composition, and current …
hydrophobicity on anodic biofilm formation, biofilm community composition, and current …
Antibacterial surfaces developed from bio-inspired approaches
K Glinel, P Thebault, V Humblot, CM Pradier… - Acta biomaterialia, 2012 - Elsevier
Prevention of bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on the surfaces of materials is a topic
of major medical and societal importance. Various synthetic approaches based on …
of major medical and societal importance. Various synthetic approaches based on …
Balancing osteoblast functions and bacterial adhesion on functionalized titanium surfaces
The demand for orthopedic and dental implants will continue to grow, and for these
applications, titanium and its alloys have been used extensively. While these implants have …
applications, titanium and its alloys have been used extensively. While these implants have …
Efficient surface modification of biomaterial to prevent biofilm formation and the attachment of microorganisms
K Bazaka, MV Jacob, RJ Crawford… - Applied microbiology and …, 2012 - Springer
Biomaterials play a fundamental role in disease management and the improvement of
health care. In recent years, there has been a significant growth in the diversity, function, and …
health care. In recent years, there has been a significant growth in the diversity, function, and …
A critical review of the mechanisms, factors, and performance of pervious concrete to remove contaminants from stormwater runoff
Stormwater can carry pollutants accumulated on impervious surfaces in urban areas into
natural water bodies in absence of stormwater quality improvement devices. Pervious …
natural water bodies in absence of stormwater quality improvement devices. Pervious …
The surface charge of anti-bacterial coatings alters motility and biofilm architecture
O Rzhepishevska, S Hakobyan, R Ruhal… - Biomaterials …, 2013 - pubs.rsc.org
Bacterial biofilms affect many areas of human activity including food processing,
transportation, public infrastructure, and most importantly healthcare. This study addresses …
transportation, public infrastructure, and most importantly healthcare. This study addresses …
Nanoscience‐based strategies to engineer antimicrobial surfaces
S Rigo, C Cai, G Gunkel‐Grabole, L Maurizi… - Advanced …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Microbial contamination and biofilm formation of medical devices is a major issue
associated with medical complications and increased costs. Consequently, there is a …
associated with medical complications and increased costs. Consequently, there is a …