Polyurethanes (PUs) are a major family of polymers displaying a wide spectrum of physico-
chemical, mechanical and structural properties for a large range of fields. They have shown …

Biofilms are of great importance in infection control and healthcare-associated infections
owing to their inherent tolerance and 'resistance'to antimicrobial therapies. Biofilms have …

The use of implantable medical devices is a common and indispensable part of medical
care for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. However, as side effect, the implant of …

The implants are increasingly being a part of modern medicine in various surgical
procedures for functional or cosmetic purposes. The progressive use of implants is …

Catheter-related biofilm infection remains the main problem for millions of people annually,
affecting morbidity, mortality, and quality of life. Despite the recent advances in the …

The use of invasive medical devices is becoming more common nowadays, with catheters
representing one of the most used medical devices. However, there is a risk of infection …

Despite advanced implant sterilization and aseptic surgical techniques, periprosthetic
bacterial infection remains a major challenge for orthopedic and dental implants. Bacterial …

Antimicrobial surfaces and coatings are rapidly emerging as primary components in
functional modification of materials and play an important role in addressing the problems …

The adhesion and formation of microbial biofilm on material surfaces is a relevant problem
in many areas including in medicine and biomaterials engineering. Biofilms are the primary …

Urinary and intravascular catheters are two of the most used invasive medical devices;
however, microbial colonization of catheter surfaces is responsible for most healthcare …