Biofilms are the complex assemblages of microbial cells encapsulated within the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) matrix. Bacterial biofilms play a significant role in nutrient recycling and biodegradation of organic matter in the environment. On the other hand, biofilms can cause adverse effects on human health, such as drug resistance and bacterial infection. Deleterious effects, including biocorrosion and biofouling, have also been attributed to biofilm formed by microbes. However, there is increasing interest to use biofilm-forming bacteria to reduce corrosion and biofouling. Recently, advanced materials to inhibit biofilms formation and better use of biofilms from preparing multifunctional materials are both hotspots in the field of biology and materials. We hope that the discussion on this topic will bring more scientists' attention to this interdisciplinary field.
This Research Topic aims to present recent advances in advanced materials to inhibit microbial biofilm formation and biodegradation and introduce strategies for using biofilms to prepare multifunctional materials. In addition, the roles of biofilms on the performance of the material will be considered, and further focus on the key factors that turn "good" biofilms into "bad" ones.
In this collection, we welcome contributions from researchers in this active and emerging field to present new findings (both experimental and computational studies) and reviews of recent
advances. The topics of interest include but are not limited to:
• Advanced antibacterial materials or coatings.
• Biofilms induced or inhibited corrosion.
• Multifunctional biofilms materials.
• Advanced materials to reduce or promote biofilms formation.
• The dual roles of biofilms on the performance of the material.
Biofilms are the complex assemblages of microbial cells encapsulated within the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) matrix. Bacterial biofilms play a significant role in nutrient recycling and biodegradation of organic matter in the environment. On the other hand, biofilms can cause adverse effects on human health, such as drug resistance and bacterial infection. Deleterious effects, including biocorrosion and biofouling, have also been attributed to biofilm formed by microbes. However, there is increasing interest to use biofilm-forming bacteria to reduce corrosion and biofouling. Recently, advanced materials to inhibit biofilms formation and better use of biofilms from preparing multifunctional materials are both hotspots in the field of biology and materials. We hope that the discussion on this topic will bring more scientists' attention to this interdisciplinary field.
This Research Topic aims to present recent advances in advanced materials to inhibit microbial biofilm formation and biodegradation and introduce strategies for using biofilms to prepare multifunctional materials. In addition, the roles of biofilms on the performance of the material will be considered, and further focus on the key factors that turn "good" biofilms into "bad" ones.
In this collection, we welcome contributions from researchers in this active and emerging field to present new findings (both experimental and computational studies) and reviews of recent
advances. The topics of interest include but are not limited to:
• Advanced antibacterial materials or coatings.
• Biofilms induced or inhibited corrosion.
• Multifunctional biofilms materials.
• Advanced materials to reduce or promote biofilms formation.
• The dual roles of biofilms on the performance of the material.
