The article “Bactericidal surfaces prepared by femtosecond laser patterning and layer-by-layer polyelectrolyte coating” was published in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science today. The research focusses on the modification of borosilicate glass surfaces through µm-scale patterning using ultrashort pulsed laser irradiation and a layer-by-layer polyelectrolyte modification of the surface with charge values at least 10 times lower than the previously reported cationic bactericidal surfaces. This method yields enhanced bactericidal effect against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, holding immense potential in the field of hygiene products and medical devices.
Link to the article in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science