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    Moth-eye mimetic cytocompatible bactericidal nanotopography: a convergent design

    Year: 2018

    Journal: Bioinspir. Biomim., Volume 13, MAR

    Authors: Viela, Felipe; Navarro-Baena, Ivan; Hernandez, Jaime J.; Osorio, Manuel R.; Rodriguez, Isabel

    Organizations: AMAROUT-II Marie Curie Action European Commission's FP7 People-cofund program

    Keywords: bactericidal surfaces; moth-eye mimetic; anti-bacterial surface; surface nano-patterning

    The rapid emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria has prompted the need for radically different approaches to combat bacterial infections. Among these, bioinspired surface topographies have emerged as an effective sustainable strategy to deter bacterial infection. This study demonstrates the bactericidal activity and cytocompatibility of the moth-eye mimetic topography produced by thermal polymer nanoimprinting. The moth-eye topography was found to have bactericidal capabilities against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria. Electron microscopy imaging revealed the bactericidal effect caused by mechanical rupture of the bacteria wall inflicted by the topography on the adhered cells. The cytocompatibility of the surfaces was evidenced by assessing the proliferation and morphology of keratinocytes cultured on the nanotopography. The technology meets important needs in medical implant technology for materials that not only have good biocompatibility but also antibacterial properties for reducing the risk of infections and related health complications.
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