Polymers in Antimicrobial and Antifouling Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Biofilms and biofouling present serious threats to human health and financial losses in marine and industrial areas, as well as in agriculture. Antifouling and anti-biofilm strategies apply to all systems that prevent an organism from attaching to a surface. The search for effective, green and non-toxic technologies to prevent all types of bioadhesion and biofilm (including biofouling) in relation to any natural and artificial surfaces and environments has been a critical challenge in recent years. Novel materials (metals, polymers, hydrogels and ceramics, in various forms such as fibers, foams, films or gels) and physical strategies can support antibacterial and antifouling methods, as they can kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms on their surface or in their surroundings with extreme efficiency, low toxicity and negligible environmental problems.

Prof. Dr. Irena Maliszewska
Dr. Tomasz Czapka
Guest Editors

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