The plastisphere, which comprises the microbial community on plastic debris, rivals that of
the built environment in spanning multiple biomes on Earth. Although human-derived debris …

Objectives During the last decades, several changes of paradigm have modified our view on
how biomaterials' surface characteristics influence the bioresponse. After becoming aware …

Bacterial attachment to material surfaces can lead to the development of biofilms that cause
severe economic and health problems. The outcome of bacterial attachment is determined …

Orthopaedic and dental implants have become a staple of the medical industry and with an
ageing population and growing culture for active lifestyles, this trend is forecast to continue …

Microbes have remarkable capabilities to attach to the surface of implanted medical devices
and form biofilms that adversely impact device function and increase the risk of multidrug …

Superhydrophobic surfaces are actively studied across a wide range of applications and
industries, and are now finding increased use in the biomedical arena as substrates to …

Blood coagulation and platelet adhesion remain major impediments to the use of
biomaterials in implantable medical devices. There is still significant controversy and …

Highlights•Electrodes and microbes are the core elements of bioelectrochemical systems
(BESs).•Optimizing microbe–electrode interactions is key to maximize BES performances.• …

Nanotechnology represents a major frontier with potential to significantly advance the field of
bone tissue engineering. Current limitations in regenerative strategies include impaired …

This review examines the impact of microbial communities colonizing food processing
environments in the form of biofilms on food safety and food quality. The focus is both on …