The spread of bacteria through contaminated surfaces is a major issue in healthcare, food
industry, and other economic sectors. The widespread use of antibiotics is not a sustainable …

Bacterial biofilm formation in low moisture food processing (LMF) plants is related to matters
of food safety, production efficiency, economic loss, and reduced consumer trust. Dry …

Exploring bio-inspired nanomaterials (BINMs) and incorporating them into
micro/nanodevices represent a significant development in biomedical applications …

Endophytic and epiphytic bacteria and fungi that live in association with macroalgae
produce compounds that favor the growth of the host, being in some cases more efficient …

Bacteria are small but need big efforts to control. The use of antibiotics not only produces
superbugs that are increasingly difficult to inactivate, but also raises environmental concerns …

Antimicrobial surfaces limit the spread of infectious diseases. To date, there is no
antimicrobial coating that has widespread use because of short-lived and limited spectrum …

Building up bio-mimic structure on substrate for antibacterial function has gained significant
attraction for minimal resistance, reduced toxicity, and enhanced safety. In this study …

The built environment provides an excellent setting for interdisciplinary research on the
dynamics of microbial communities. The system is simplified compared to many natural …

Diplonychus annulatus sp.(family Belostomidae and order Hemipetra) is an aquatic water
bug, adapted to ponds and wetlands. Commonly referred to as toe-biters or electric-light …

Devido aos danos que alguns fungos podem causar em superfícies ópticas, há a
necessidade de abordagens que inibam a interação fungo-vidro. Assim, a presente tese …