Fighting slime with free radicals - new surface coatings for biofilm remediation

细菌生物膜在许多环境、工业和医学应用中是一个主要问题。它们对人类健康造成重大风险，并给社会带来巨大的经济负担。该项目旨在开发智能聚合物涂层，以阻止细菌附着，并确保对生物膜生长的长期控制。这些涂层代表了该领域的突破，将在许多领域产生深远的影响，包括减少与医疗植入物相关的感染和提高海洋工程系统的效率。

Bacterial biofilms are a major problem in a number of environmental, industrial and medical applications. They cause significant risks to human health and present an enormous economic burden to society. This project aims to develop smart polymeric coatings that will discourage bacterial attachment and ensure greater long term control over biofilm growth. These coatings represent a breakthrough in the field and will have a profound impact in many areas, including reducing infections related to medical implants and improving the efficiency of marine engineering systems.