title: Bioinspired surfaces with dynamic topography for active control of biofouling.
abstract: Dynamic change of the surface area and topology of elastomers is used as a general, environmentally friendly approach for effectively detaching micro- and macro-fouling organisms adhered on the elastomer surfaces. Deformation of elastomer surfaces under electrical or pneumatic actuation can debond various biofilms and barnacles. The bio-inspired dynamic surfaces can be fabricated over large areas through simple and practical processes. This new mechanism is complementary with existing materials and methods for biofouling control.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
authors.forename: Phanindhar
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shivapooja
authors.forename: Qiming
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Beatriz
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Orihuela
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rittschof
authors.forename: Gabriel P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: López
authors.forename: Xuanhe
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Zhao
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D018441:Biofilms; D057219:Biofouling; D020724:Elastomers / Q000737:chemistry; D044129:Halomonadaceae / Q000502:physiology; D013499:Surface Properties; D001468:Thoracica / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D020724:Elastomers