Main description:

Based on a fundamental understanding of the interaction between bacteria and materials, this timely volume emphasizes the latest research in the antimicrobial interfacial design and provides an invaluable blueprint for improving antimicrobial performance on devices and products. Antimicrobial Coatings and Modifications targets reduction of microbial accumulation on biomedical and industrial materials through changing interfacial characteristics. Applying a viable antimicrobial coating or modification to resist alarming threats is a highly demanding requirement for many medical and engineering applications. Many contemporary books in the area of antimicrobial solution focus on applying antimicrobial agents or materials that can kill bacteria. The volume pays more attention to eliminating bacterial contamination and biofilm formation through surface characteristics with minimized bacterial resistance and environmental impact.

Contents:

Preface.- Chapter 1, Antimicrobial surfaces (overview).- Chapter 2, Bacteria attachment and surface characteristics.- Chapter 3, Control biofilm formation on artificial surfaces.- Chapter 4, Controlled release antimicrobial coatings.- Chapter 5, Non-fouling antimicrobial surface modifications and coatings.- Chapter 6, Degradable antimicrobial coatings.- Chapter 7, Surface modification strategies through inhibit quorum sensing.- Chapter 8, Ion-based antimicrobial surfaces and coatings .- Chapter 9, Antimicrobial peptides and their surface grafting.- Chapter 10, Surface modification with antimicrobial polymers.- Chapter 11, Developing antimicrobial medical devices from regulatory perspective.- Chapter 12, Environmentally benign antimicrobial coatings