In the course of evolution nature has arrived at startling materials solutions to ensure
survival. Investigations into biological surfaces, ranging from plants, insects and geckos to …

The main aim of this review study was to report the state of art on the nano-scale
technological advancements of titanium implant surfaces to enhance the osseointegration …

Bacterial antibiotic resistance is becoming more widespread due to excessive use of
antibiotics in healthcare and agriculture. At the same time the development of new …

Background All soft and solid surface structures in the oral cavity are covered by the
acquired pellicle followed by bacterial colonization. This applies for natural structures as …

Microbes have remarkable capabilities to attach to the surface of implanted medical devices
and form biofilms that adversely impact device function and increase the risk of multidrug …

Bioinspired and biomimetic micro-and nanostructures have a high significance in the field of
biomedicine. In this review, the possible applications of these micro-and nanostructures that …

Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacterial retention on mirror-polished and
ultrashort pulse laser-textured surfaces is quantified with a new approach based on ISO …

Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation are ubiquitous undesirable phenomena in the
marine industry and the medical industry, usually causing economic losses and serious …

The use of biomaterials in orthopaedics for joint replacement, fracture healing and bone
regeneration is a rapidly expanding field. Infection of these biomaterials is a major …

The threat of a global rise in the number of untreatable infections caused by antibiotic-
resistant bacteria calls for the design and fabrication of a new generation of bactericidal …