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Titanium micro-spikes skewer resistant superbugs

08.29.23 | RMIT University

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Candida fungus on two surfaces
An intact Candida cell on polished titanium surface (left), and a ruptured Candida cell on the micro-spiked titanium surface (right). Credit: RMIT University

Advanced Materials Interfaces

10.1002/admi.202300314

Experimental study

Cells

Apoptosis of Multi-Drug Resistant Candida Species on Microstructured Titanium Surfaces

17-Aug-2023

Additional Media

Micro-spikes kill fungus cell, top view
A ruptured candida fungus cull on top of the titanium micro-spikes. Credit: RMIT University
The research team
RMIT's Multifunctional Mechano-biocidal Materials Research Group: Denver Linklater, Phuc Le, Elena Ivanova, Arturo Aburto-Medina, Karolline De Sousa. Credit: RMIT University
Micro-spikes kill fungus cell
A ruptured Candida fungus cell on the spiked titanium surface. Credit: RMIT University
Insect inspiration
The nanopillars on the surface of a dragonfly wing, magnified 20,000 times. Credit: RMIT University

Keywords

Biomedical Engineering Drug Resistance Medical Equipment Nanomedicine Prosthetics Technology Titanium

Article Information

Journal
Advanced Materials Interfaces
DOI
10.1002/admi.202300314
Method of Research
Experimental study
Subject of Research
Cells
Article Publication Date
2023-08-17
Article Title
Apoptosis of Multi-Drug Resistant Candida Species on Microstructured Titanium Surfaces

Contact Information

Michael Quin
RMIT University
michael.quin@rmit.edu.au

How to Cite This Article

APA:
RMIT University. (2023, August 29). Titanium micro-spikes skewer resistant superbugs. Brightsurf News. https://www.brightsurf.com/news/1ZZQ45Y1/titanium-micro-spikes-skewer-resistant-superbugs.html
MLA:
"Titanium micro-spikes skewer resistant superbugs." Brightsurf News, Aug. 29 2023, https://www.brightsurf.com/news/1ZZQ45Y1/titanium-micro-spikes-skewer-resistant-superbugs.html.