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 …

Bacterial adhesion is the initial step in colonization and biofilm formation. Biofilms can, on
the one hand, be detrimental to both human life and industrial processes, for example …

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is one of the microscopic techniques with the highest lateral
resolution. It can usually be applied in air or even in liquids, enabling the investigation of a …

The word tribology originates from the Greek word tribos, which means “friction, rub,
grind,”“to wear away,” or “science of friction.” Tribology is the study of science and …

In recent years, the physical properties and interaction forces of microbial cell surfaces have
been extensively studied using atomic force microscopy (AFM). A variety of AFM force …

Branched polyelectrolytes with cylindrical brush, dendritic, hyperbranched, grafted, and star
architectures bearing ionizable functional groups possess complex and unique assembly …

Biochar has demonstrated promising performance as an amendment to biofilter soil media
in removing fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) from simulated stormwater. However, there is no …

This review gives an overview of the importance of interactions occurring in dairy matrices
between Lactic Acid Bacteria and milk components. Dairy products are important sources of …

The first book to tackle the application of smart polymers in bioseparation and
bioprocessing, Smart Polymers: Applications in Biotechnology and Biomedicine broke new …

The development of shampoo and cleansing formulations in cosmetics is at a crossroads
due to consumer demands for better performing, more natural products and also the strong …