Fabrication of Microstructured Surface Topologies for the Promotion of Marine Bacteria Biofilm.

ABSTRACT: Several marine bacteria of the Roseobacter group can inhibit other microorganisms and are especially antagonistic when growing in biofilms. This aptitude to naturally compete with other bacteria can reduce the need for antibiotics in large-scale aquaculture units, provided that their culture can be promoted and controlled. Micropatterned surfaces may facilitate and promote the biofilm formation of species from the Roseobacter group, due to the increased contact between the cells and the surface material. Our research goal is to fabricate biofilm-optimal micropatterned surfaces and investigate the relevant length scales for surface topographies that can promote the growth and biofilm formation of the Roseobacter group of bacteria. In a preliminary study, silicon surfaces comprising arrays o

SUBMITTER: Droumpali A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8401315 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature