Critical review on biofilm methods

J Azeredo, NF Azevedo, R Briandet… - Critical reviews in …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Biofilms are widespread in nature and constitute an important strategy implemented by
microorganisms to survive in sometimes harsh environmental conditions. They can be …

Force measurements with the atomic force microscope: Technique, interpretation and applications

HJ Butt, B Cappella, M Kappl - Surface science reports, 2005 - Elsevier
The atomic force microscope (AFM) is not only a tool to image the topography of solid
surfaces at high resolution. It can also be used to measure force-versus-distance curves …

Infection of orthopedic implants with emphasis on bacterial adhesion process and techniques used in studying bacterial-material interactions

M Ribeiro, FJ Monteiro, MP Ferraz - Biomatter, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Staphylococcus comprises up to two-thirds of all pathogens in orthopedic implant infections
and they are the principal causative agents of two major types of infection affecting bone …

[PDF][PDF] Concise review of mechanisms of bacterial adhesion to biomaterials and of techniques used in estimating bacteria-material interactions

M Katsikogianni, YF Missirlis - Eur Cell Mater, 2004 - scirp.org
This article reviews the mechanisms of bacterial adhesion to biomaterial surfaces, the
factors affecting the adhesion, the techniques used in estimating bacteria–material …

[HTML][HTML] Quantitative and qualitative assessment methods for biofilm growth: a mini-review

C Wilson, R Lukowicz, S Merchant… - Research & reviews …, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Biofilms are microbial communities attached to a surface and embedded in an extracellular
polymeric substance which provides for the protection, stability and nutrients of the various …

[HTML][HTML] Scaffolds in the microbial resistant era: Fabrication, materials, properties and tissue engineering applications

Á Serrano-Aroca, A Cano-Vicent, RS i Serra… - Materials Today Bio, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to microbial infections dramatically affect cell survival and increase the risk of implant
failure, scaffolds produced with antimicrobial materials are now much more likely to be …

[BOOK][B] Practical handbook of microbiology

LH Green, E Goldman - 2021 - books.google.com
Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

Bacterial biofilms within the clinical setting: what healthcare professionals should know

D Lindsay, A Von Holy - Journal of Hospital Infection, 2006 - Elsevier
Bacterial biofilm formation is the prevailing microbial lifestyle in natural and manmade
environments and occurs on all surface types. Biofilm formation develops in several phases …

[BOOK][B] Atomic force microscopy for biologists

VJ Morris, AR Kirby, PA Gunning - 2009 - books.google.com
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is part of a range of emerging microscopic methods for
biologists which offer the magnification range of both the light and electron microscope, but …

Critical review: microbially influenced corrosion of buried carbon steel pipes

KM Usher, AH Kaksonen, I Cole, D Marney - International Biodeterioration …, 2014 - Elsevier
External corrosion of buried carbon steel pipes is a problem of global proportions, affecting a
wide range of industries and services. Many factors affect corrosion rates. Biofilms may …