Zwitterionic surface chemistry enhances detachment of bacteria under shear
Molly K. Shave, Yitian Zhou, Jiwon Kim, Ye Chan Kim, Jaime Hutchison, Denis Bendejacq, Mark Goulian, Jonghoon Choi, Russell J. Composto, Daeyeon Lee
Abstract
, significantly fewer bacteria remain on the SBS-functionalized surfaces. These results demonstrate the potential of zwitterionic sulfobetaine as effective antifouling coatings that facilitate the removal of bacteria under shear.
Topics & Concepts
BiofoulingSilaneBacteriaShear (geology)ChemistryMicrofluidicsChemical engineeringNanotechnologyMaterials scienceComposite materialOrganic chemistryGeologyBiochemistryEngineeringPaleontologyMembranePolymer Surface Interaction StudiesMarine Biology and Environmental ChemistryBacterial biofilms and quorum sensing