Development and validation of a multi-step plasma-based process for antibacterial coatings for hospitals

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The development of specific environments with antibacterial properties is a major challenge for spaces in presence of high-volume human activities. The aim of this project is to develop a specific technological platform for new antibacterial coatings. Many infections are caused by bacteria which are normally present on a variety of surfaces of many different materials (including e.g. tools and furniture used in hospital operating rooms and intensive care units, but also computer keyboards, washroom facilities, and materials covering floors, walls and ceilings). Thus, antibacterial coatings for the prevention of undesired infections find applications in many different industries, ranging from tools for hospitals to surfaces in the food industry to surfaces for space missions. Improving antibacterial coatings is therefore a priority for the manufacturing