May 7 2007
Antibacterial and antimicrobial materials and systems are becoming increasingly important not only in the hospital and healthcare environments, but also for laboratory, home, marine and some industrial applications. Materials and systems are being developed to prevent the build up, spread and transfer of harmful bacteria and viruses, as well as actively disabling them.
This one day conference will look to assess the challenge posed by these microbial systems and look at the various ways in which science is being applied to counter the threat.
Different solutions to the problem will be presented including passive and active surface treatments, bulk material doping, nanotechnology solutions, and bacterial detection systems. Applications covered will include medical devices, dressings and equipment, ventilation systems, clothing and textiles, and protection for the marine environment.
This event should appeal to research workers developing antibacterial properties of materials, producers of materials, equipment or products looking to gain a market edge by providing inherent bacterial resistance, or product specifiers from any sector where antimicrobial resistance is an important factor.
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining