Surface modification using layer-by-layer method for antimicrobial applications

• Main Author: Sim, Sherlyne Xiu Hui.
• Other Authors: Chan Vincent
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Chemical engineering::Biotechnological production
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/16622
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The modification of biomedical device surfaces with materials that exhibit antimicrobial properties has been shown to potentially reduce the possibility of infections. An infection arises from the accumulation of bacteria on the surface, forming a layer of biofilm. It is important to prevent the for...