In living organisms, biofilms are defined as complex communities of bacteria residing within
an exopolysaccharide matrix that adheres to a surface. In the clinic, they are typically the …

Due to their unique properties, alginate-based biomaterials have been extensively used to
treat different diseases, and in the regeneration of diverse organs. A lot of research has …

The virulence and resistance of pathogenic microorganisms are promoted by quorum-
sensing (QS) mediated traits and biofilms. The development of antimicrobial agents which …

The biological conversion of cholesterol into 4-cholesten-3-one (4-CHN), with the help of
commercially important cholesterol oxidase (CHO) originated in Bacillus cereus strain …

In nature, a biofilm forms when microorganisms embed their cells within a matrix of
extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) and adhere to each other and/or surfaces. EPSs …

Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) have a significant effect on public health globally.
However, the occurrence of HCAI is generally considered avoidable. Several new coatings …

Se han desarrollado mascarillas con tejido inteligente capaz de inactivar virus con envoltura
de forma instantánea y bacterias resistentes a los antibióticos mediante una tecnología …

The topic of this thesis is the protection of surface through UV cured polymeric coatings. In
the first part coatings are designed to inhibit the adhesion of microorganisms on different …