Harvard-created coating keeps bacterial biofilms from forming on surfaces

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Last June, scientists from Harvard University announced the development of their new SLIPS (Slippery Liquid-Infused Porous Surfaces) technology. When used to coat surfaces, it is highly effective at keeping ice, frost, or just about any type of liquid from accumulating on them. Now, it turns out that SLIPS is also very good at keeping something else from getting a toehold – biofilms... Continue Reading Harvard-created coating keeps bacterial biofilms from forming on surfaces

Section: Science and Education

Tags: Bacteria, Coatings, Harvard

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