Though the history of mankind, we are strongly fighting with infected diseases that are
induced by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other pathogens. Although a variety of medicines …

Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation impose a heavy burden on the medical system.
Bacterial adhesion on implant materials would induce inflammation and result in implant …

In the course of evolution nature has arrived at startling materials solutions to ensure
survival. Investigations into biological surfaces, ranging from plants, insects and geckos to …

Fabrics are widely used in hospitals and many other settings for bedding, clothing, and face
masks; however, microbial pathogens can survive on surfaces for a long time, leading to …

The exciting properties of micro-and nano-patterned surfaces found in natural species hide
a virtually endless potential of technological ideas, opening new opportunities for innovation …

The inert nature of most commercial polymers and nanomaterials results in limitations of
applications in various industrial fields. This can be solved by surface modifications to …

Antibiotic resistance has made the treatment of biofilm-related infections challenging. As
such, the quest for next-generation antimicrobial technologies must focus on targeted …

Hydrogels have emerged as promising antimicrobial materials due to their unique three-
dimensional structure, which provides sufficient capacity to accommodate various materials …

The discovery of antibiotics has saved millions of lives, but the emergence of antibiotic‐
resistant bacteria has become another problem in modern medicine. To avoid or reduce the …

Because of the environmental and economic casualties of biofouling on maritime navigation,
modern studies have been devoted toward formulating advanced nanoscale composites in …