title: Responsive and "smart" antibacterial surfaces: common approaches and new developments (Review).
abstract: Bacterial infections are continuing to pose a significant threat to human health. Coatings with inherent antibacterial properties are becoming increasingly common as an infection preventative measure. The aim of this review is to highlight recent progress in development of "smart" and responsive antibacterial surfaces. The review describes various strategies utilized for generation of such surfaces and the specific stimuli that are used to trigger antibacterial action. It also provides a critical discussion of the advantages and drawbacks of different approaches. The review concludes with a perspective about the future of the field and outlines the challenges and obstacles that need to be overcome in order to make future advances.
authors.affiliation: School of Engineering, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, South Australia 5095, Australia.
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cavallaro
authors.affiliation: School of Engineering, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, South Australia 5095, Australia.
authors.forename: Shima
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Taheri
authors.affiliation: School of Engineering, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, South Australia 5095, Australia and Mawson Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, South Australia 5095, Australia.
authors.forename: Krasimir
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Vasilev
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology; D005658:Fungi / Q000187:drug effects; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / Q000737:chemistry; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties / Q000528:radiation effects; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011108:Polymers; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate