{"title":"Antimicrobial protection of fabrics with poly(allylamine hydrochloride)-ZnO coating.","authors":"Nives Matijaković Mlinarić, Aleksander Učakar, Anže Abram, Janja Vidmar, Urška Šunta, Anamarija Stanković, Anamarija Zore, Klemen Bohinc","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2486251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08927014.2025.2486251","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Microbial infections are causing numerous deaths and can be found on various surfaces such as fabrics used in healthcare facilities as wound dressings or protective clothing in operating or sterile rooms. The study aimed to determine the difference in antibacterial activity of sheet, sphere, and rod-like ZnO NPs embedded in poly(allylamine hydrochloride) (PAH) multilayers on cotton, nylon, and polyester with <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>. Additionally, the adhesion of recombinant human SARS-CoV-2 RBD S-protein on the coated materials and the water droplet absorption after placement on the fabric surface were tested. Results demonstrated that PAH/ZnO coating with rod-like NPs achieved the highest antibacterial activity on the cotton fabric, with the <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> cell viability reduced by more than 99%. ZnO NPs significantly reduced bacterial surface coverage on textiles, particularly on cotton and polyester. The adhesion of SARS-CoV-2 RBD protein was reduced considerably on the coated nylon fabrics due to the change in the material's hydrophobicity and wettability. Due to its better ZnO NP adherence, cotton demonstrated slightly higher antibacterial performance than polyester and nylon, showing potential for wound dressings, especially with the addition of rod-like ZnO NPs. PAH/ZnO coated nylon showed potential for usage in protective clothing in operating and sterile rooms against bacteria, viral adhesion, and aerosol absorption through the fabrics to the skin.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":"41 4","pages":"362-377"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143974701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2025-05-07DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2494858
Lena Heining, Laura Welp, Achim Hugo, Michael Seidel
{"title":"A trickling biofilm chamber to investigate the survival of <i>Legionella pneumophila</i> in evaporative cooling systems.","authors":"Lena Heining, Laura Welp, Achim Hugo, Michael Seidel","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2494858","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08927014.2025.2494858","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As biofilms are a crucial factor in the proliferation of <i>Legionella pneumophila</i> in evaporative cooling systems (ECS), the impact of biocides on <i>L. pneumophila</i> containing biofilms in ECS needs to be evaluated by cultivation-independent methods. Therefore, a trickling biofilm chamber that simulates the spraying of process water was developed. Through this setup, the cultivation of <i>Legionella</i>-containing biofilms was possible. To demonstrate a potential application of the biofilm chamber, experiments using oxidizing and non-oxidizing biocides were conducted. Differences in cell survival were observed, alongside variations in the efficacy of culture and flow cytometry as analytical methodologies for assessing both intact and total cell populations. These findings also highlight the benefits of flow cytometry as a culture-independent analytical approach. This proof-of-principle study illustrates the need of the biofilm chamber for conducting experiments related to biofilm growth and biocide impact.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":"41 4","pages":"419-428"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143953166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2025-02-25DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2468282
Matthew T Barbour, Todd J Severson, Jeremy K Wise, Matthew J Muelemans, Kevin Kelly, Sherri Pucherelli, Diane L Waller
{"title":"Carbon dioxide infusion reduces invasive mussel biofouling (quagga mussel; <i>Dreissena rostriformis bugensis</i>) in raw water systems.","authors":"Matthew T Barbour, Todd J Severson, Jeremy K Wise, Matthew J Muelemans, Kevin Kelly, Sherri Pucherelli, Diane L Waller","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2468282","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2468282","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The efficacy of carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) to reduce biofouling by quagga mussels (<i>Dreissena rostriformis bugensis</i>) in raw water systems was investigated. Experiments were conducted in a mobile laboratory located at Bureau of Reclamation Davis Dam Hydropower Facility and supplied with raw water from Lake Mohave, a reservoir of the Colorado River, USA. Incoming water was split between five chambers, each infused with CO<sub>2</sub> at a different rate. Raw reservoir water containing quagga larvae (veligers) was mixed with CO<sub>2</sub> chamber outflows and delivered to tanks containing settlement plates. Two experiments were conducted. Experiment 1 tested continuous infusion at target concentrations of 30, 45, 60, 75, and 100 mg L<sup>-1</sup> dCO<sub>2</sub> (dissolved CO<sub>2</sub>). Experiment 2 evaluated intermittent infusion schedules: 24 h on/off with 50, 75, and 100 mg L<sup>-1</sup> dCO<sub>2</sub> and 24 h once/week with 100 mg L<sup>-1</sup> dCO<sub>2</sub>. In Experiment 1, the percent settlement decreased with mean CO<sub>2</sub> concentration, ranging from 5.0% to < 0.1% in 28.7 and 92.2 mg L<sup>-1</sup> dCO<sub>2</sub>, respectively. In Experiment 2, the efficacy of 24 h on/off at dCO<sub>2</sub> > 72.2 mg L<sup>-1</sup> was similar to continuous treatment. The least effective treatment was 24 h once weekly at 95 mg L<sup>-1</sup> dCO<sub>2</sub>. These results demonstrate that CO<sub>2</sub> treatment may reduce mussel biofouling in raw water systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"253-264"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143490576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2025-03-09DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2467078
Samuel J M Hale, Christian A Lux, Raymond Kim, Kristi Biswas, Brett Wagner Mackenzie, Richard G Douglas
{"title":"A modified formulation of <i>Zoono GermFree24</i> antiseptic liquid has enhanced efficacy against biofilms of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>.","authors":"Samuel J M Hale, Christian A Lux, Raymond Kim, Kristi Biswas, Brett Wagner Mackenzie, Richard G Douglas","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2467078","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2467078","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Zoono GermFree24</i> is a quaternary ammonium compound-based hand sanitiser. Its efficacy against planktonic bacteria is well established, but efficacy against biofilms has not been tested. We investigated the antibiofilm efficacy of <i>Zoono GermFree24</i> hand sanitiser and a modified formulation against biofilms of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> ATCC 6538 and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> ATCC 27853 grown <i>in vitro</i> using the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) biofilm reactor and 96-pin lids. Biofilms were immersed in <i>Zoono GermFree24</i> or <i>Zoono</i> B22-1402A (modified formulation) for 5 min, 1 h, 6 h or overnight (22 ± 2 h). The antiseptic was neutralised and the bacteria remaining after treatment were cultured and quantified. <i>Zoono GermFree24</i> and <i>Zoono</i> B22-1402A caused time-dependent reductions in viable biofilms of both species with both methods of culture and testing, with more rapid biofilm eradication observed for <i>Zoono</i> B22-1402A. Biofilms grown on 96-pin lids were more quickly eradicated than those grown in the CDC biofilm reactor.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"244-252"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11974909/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143584464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2025-03-10DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2471366
Juan F Mujica-Alarcon, Jaime Gomez-Bolivar, James Barnes, Myrsini Chronopoulou, Jesus J Ojeda, Steven F Thornton, Stephen A Rolfe
{"title":"The influence of surface materials on microbial biofilm formation in aviation fuel systems.","authors":"Juan F Mujica-Alarcon, Jaime Gomez-Bolivar, James Barnes, Myrsini Chronopoulou, Jesus J Ojeda, Steven F Thornton, Stephen A Rolfe","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2471366","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2471366","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The ability of different microbes to form biofilms on materials found in aviation fuel systems was assessed using both individual isolates and complex microbial communities. Biofilm formation by the Gram-negative bacterium, <i>Pseudomonas putida</i>, the fungus <i>Amorphotheca resinae</i> and the yeast, <i>Candida tropicalis</i>, was influenced by material surface properties although this differed between isolates. Biofilm formation was greatest at the fuel-water interface. The Gram-positive bacterium <i>Rhodococcus erythropolis</i>, in contrast, was able to grow on most surfaces. When a subset of materials was exposed to complex microbial communities, the attached microbial community structure was influenced by surface properties and selected for different genera best able to form biofilms on a specific surface. Distinct sub-populations of <i>Pseudomonads</i> were identified, which favoured growth on aluminium or painted surfaces, with a different subpopulation favouring growth on nitrile.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"265-282"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143584466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2025-03-18DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2476491
Samuel M Pennell, Thomas B LeFevre, Jonathan Bennett, Wilaiwan Chouyyok, Joseph D Daddona, Raymond S Addleman, Curtis J Larimer, George T Bonheyo
{"title":"An improved method for quantitatively measuring antifouling coating performance using a mussel single thread tensile adhesion test.","authors":"Samuel M Pennell, Thomas B LeFevre, Jonathan Bennett, Wilaiwan Chouyyok, Joseph D Daddona, Raymond S Addleman, Curtis J Larimer, George T Bonheyo","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2476491","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2476491","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Surface biofouling reduces the efficiency and lifespan of equipment across many industries. The development of high-performance antifouling surfaces, such as foul release coatings, benefits from test methods that can quickly identify superior antifouling surfaces in the laboratory during material development. Existing test methods poorly discriminate between different foul release coatings. Here is presented a method to assess the ability of surfaces to resist mussel adhesion using a quantitative, controlled single thread adhesion test (STAT) method, allowing for meaningful comparisons between low adhesion foul release surfaces. This method provides greater accuracy and finer resolution than push-based mussel shear adhesion methods without the difficulties associated with mussel size, thread attachment angle, or harming the mussels. The single thread tensile method is demonstrated on a variety of standard and high-performance coatings, and it is shown that the method detects differentiation between commercial foul release coatings that could not be resolved using other methods.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"300-311"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143655805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of morin and carvacrol loaded-nanoparticles on oral polymicrobial biofilm control.","authors":"Luciana Solera Sales, Amanda Letícia Polli Silvestre, Marlus Chorilli, Andréia Bagliotti Meneguin, Hernane da Silva Barud, Fernanda Lourenção Brighenti","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2471975","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2471975","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to develop and characterize sodium alginate (SA)/chitosan (CS) based nanoparticles (NPs), with or without morin or carvacrol, and to evaluate the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity against polymicrobial oral biofilms. Three different NPs (0.15:1; 0.3:1; 0.5:1 CS:SA) whether or not containing morin or carvacrol were developed and characterized by particle size, zeta potential, scanning electron microscope (SEM), encapsulation efficiency, and <i>in vitro</i> drug release. NPs antibiofilm and antimicrobial activity were evaluated using polymicrobial oral biofilms by means of quantifying the biomass, assessment of viable microorganisms (CFU/mL), and acidogenicity of the biofilm by pH readings. The NPs presented nanometric size (<500 nm), with spherical shape and smooth surface. Encapsulation efficiency of the samples containing morin ranged from 46.17 to 55.15% and for carvacrol from 55.30 to 90.15%. Total release of carvacrol and morin occurred within 15 min. The NPs significantly reduced biofilm biomass and microbial viability compared to the control. However, did not significantly increase the biofilm pH. The NPs were effectively synthesized and showed antimicrobial and antibiofilm effect against oral biofilm and the addition of natural substances morin or carvacrol increased this effect. Combination of chitosan and sodium alginate and addition of morin or carvacrol in NPs can be a promising strategy for oral use, fighting biofilm and consequently biofilm dependent diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"283-299"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143540007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2025-03-26DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2479692
Madelyn K Mettler, Erika J Espinosa-Ortiz, Darla M Goeres, Brent M Peyton
{"title":"Considerations for testing anti-fouling coatings designed for implementation into Earth-based and spacecraft water systems.","authors":"Madelyn K Mettler, Erika J Espinosa-Ortiz, Darla M Goeres, Brent M Peyton","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2479692","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2479692","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Biofilms are common in water systems and can lead to mechanical failure or illness of water system users. Methods for evaluating anti-fouling coatings have largely been informed by the medical industry and have not been tailored to industrial or spacecraft water systems. The goal of the paper is to help guide researchers in designing experiments to evaluate coatings that accurately represent the system under investigation. This review identified eight experimental design considerations when evaluating coatings in water systems: biofilm reactor operation, microorganism selection, reinoculation, coating surface area, liquid medium, experiment duration, coating performance evaluation, and the use of microgravity. The impact of each decision made within each of these considerations is presented. Further, the methods featured in eight studies investigating coatings for Earth-based or spacecraft water systems are discussed. This review serves to guide researchers toward improved experimental design to enable successful technology transfer from the lab bench to Earth and beyond.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"225-243"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143717892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2025-03-26DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2025.2480175
Jackson Benda, Madhura Pade, Ihor Tarnavchyk, Ryan Burgett, Jonas Sahouani, James Bahr, Kailey Richard, Kelli Z Hunsucker, Geoffrey Swain, Shane Stafslien, Dean C Webster
{"title":"Evaluation of adhesion and fouling-release properties of non-toxic fouling-release coatings applied to oil boom materials.","authors":"Jackson Benda, Madhura Pade, Ihor Tarnavchyk, Ryan Burgett, Jonas Sahouani, James Bahr, Kailey Richard, Kelli Z Hunsucker, Geoffrey Swain, Shane Stafslien, Dean C Webster","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2480175","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2025.2480175","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oil booms are used in the containment of oil leaking from ships moored in harbors around the world. However, marine biofouling quickly accumulates on these materials. The application of coatings offers a potential solution by preventing the growth of these organisms, but issues with adhesion of coatings to the oil boom materials remain a large barrier to success. This work is focused on testing the adhesion of marine coatings systems to oil boom fabrics after use of surface treatments or adhesion promoters. Surface analysis of fabrics showed a large variation in surface energy, contributing to the adhesion of coatings to these substrates. A laboratory water-jet adhesion-screening test identified several combinations of surface treatments and adhesion promoters that improved adhesion of coatings to various oil boom substrates. Large-scale field-testing of these candidates displayed improved cleanability, which translated into an increase in service life for coated oil boom fabrics.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"312-326"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143717893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BiofoulingPub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2025-01-02DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2024.2446932
Maria Gerusa Brito Aragão, Carolina Patricia Aires, Silmara Aparecida Milori Corona, Xuesong He
{"title":"Effects of epigallocatechin gallate on the development of matrix-rich <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> biofilm.","authors":"Maria Gerusa Brito Aragão, Carolina Patricia Aires, Silmara Aparecida Milori Corona, Xuesong He","doi":"10.1080/08927014.2024.2446932","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08927014.2024.2446932","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, we evaluated the impact of Epigalocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on <i>S. mutans</i> biofilm development for 24 and 46 h using high-resolution confocal laser scanning microscopy. EGCG treatment led to the formation of interspaced exopolysaccharide (EPS)-microcolony complexes unevenly distributed on the surface of hydroxyapatite disc, forming a thinner and less complex biofilm structure with significantly reduced biomass, matrix volume, and thickness compared to the NaCl treated group (negative control). At 46 h, the biofilm of the EGCG-treatment group failed to form the bacterial-EPS superstructures which is characteristic of the biofilm in the negative control group. EGCG treatment seems to significantly delay biofilm development, with the 46 h biofilm in the EGCG treatment group resembling the negative control group at 24 h. EGCG topical treatments impaired <i>S. mutans</i> biofilm initial growth and maturation, suggesting its potential to be used as a preventive agent against dental caries.</p>","PeriodicalId":8898,"journal":{"name":"Biofouling","volume":" ","pages":"171-180"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142913804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}