International interest in metal-based antimicrobial coatings to control the spread of bacteria,
fungi, and viruses via high contact human touch surfaces are growing at an exponential rate …

Ti finds widespread opportunities in harsh seawater environment because of unique
corrosion resistance. However, one tough challenge is the biofouling problem caused by the …

Diamond-like carbon coatings are increasingly used as wear-protective coatings for dental
implants, artificial joints, etc. Despite their advantages, they may have several weak points …

Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) biofilm formation on food-contact surfaces is a
significant food safety concern. However, research on the ability of contact surfaces to resist …

Highly durable and antimicrobial tantalum nitride/copper (TaN/Cu) nanocomposite coatings
were deposited on D-9 stainless steel substrates by pulsed magnetron sputtering. The Cu …

Surfaces loaded with microbes can contribute to the propagation of a wide variety of
pathogens. In this work, the antimicrobial potential of a hard coating (CrN) doped with …

The bacterial infections associated with metallic surfaces in the clinical environments
obviously lead to vulnerable diseases. A protective layer on these surfaces is imperative, so …

Titanium is known for excellent corrosion resistance for the sea water-cooled condenser
material but susceptible to biofilm formation and bio-fouling, leading to deterioration in the …

The principal goal of this research is to produce a CrN/Cu multilayer coating and a CrN
single-layer coating and also compare their electrochemical and antibacterial behavior. In …

The presence of biofouling layers on heat transfer surfaces can reduce heat transfer
efficiency markedly. A new method for inhibiting biofouling growth and promoting rapid …