NBIC case study Archives

A Global Biofilm Network

by Natasha Nater | Aug 13, 2021 | Case Studies

A Global Biofilm Network The annual international Eurobiofilms conference is an opportunity for scientists, clinicians and industry partners with an interest in biofilm-related problems to exchange novel information on clinical, environmental and basic elements of...

Biofilm Research Informs Marine Coatings Design

by Natasha Nater | Aug 13, 2021 | Case Studies

Biofilm Research Informs Marine Coatings Design Biofilms, and other marine organisms such as barnacles and algae, often accumulate on underwater surfaces and result in ‘biofouling’. This increases drag resistance, and thus causes greater fuel consumption and...

Promoting Biofilms in Personal Care

by Natasha Nater | Jul 8, 2021 | Case Studies

Promoting Biofilms in Personal Care Biofilm science is strongly emerging as key to understanding human health and many companies are now building technology into products that respect the biofilm. Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK) is the UK’s first business cluster, wholly...

A New Class of Acrylate Polymers

by Natasha Nater | Aug 20, 2020 | Case Studies

A New Class of Acrylate Polymers Indwelling urinary tract catheters are the most commonly employed implanted medical devices. However, indwelling catheters promote catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) that, if left untreated, may lead to acute...

Next Generation Wound Treatment

by Natasha Nater | Jul 23, 2020 | Case Studies

Next Generation Wound Treatment Annually over 18 million patients globally suffer from chronic wounds, of which over 50% will develop a localised infection due to biofilms, a major impediment to wound healing, and long term health. This can lead to increased health...