NanoBioMitig Project
The NanoBioMitig project focuses on advancing anti-biofouling solutions It seeks to establish a nature-inspired anti-biofouling strategy by integrating the functionalization and immobilization of nano-agents into coating matrices. This innovative approach is designed to yield non-release protective effects against waterborne microfouling and progressive biofouling on surfaces.
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An engineered, biocide-grafted TiO2-based nanohybrid material with enhanced photocatalytic and antimicrobial activity
Ferreira, O.; Gil, M.; Carapeto, A.; Barreto, A.; Pereira, M.; Rodrigues, M.S.; Habib, L.; Gomes, L.C.; Teixeira-Santos, R.; Mergulhão, F.J.M.; Silva, E.R.. An engineered, biocide-grafted TiO2-based nanohybrid material with enhanced[…]
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Meet Our Team
Gathering expertise from three distinguished institutions—two from the University of Lisbon and one from the University of Porto
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The NanoBioMitig project is supported by an interdisciplinary and complementary team, including two research groups from FCiências.ID, BioISI and MARE, and two more research groups, one from FEUP, LEPABE-team, and the other from IST-ID, iBB-team. Together they will ultimately provide non-toxic and scalable natural-based nano-agents, methodologies for their immobilization in coatings for surface protection against biofouling, and a better understanding of their interaction with microbial communities. They will also boost the valorisation of biological resources and provide strategies for potential exploitation in the field, which have a relevant impact on preventing and minimising the effects of biofouling on infrastructure and the environment.
The urgent challenge of Biofouling
Biofouling on surfaces promoted by biofilm formation fosters the bio-threat emergence of human health, the environment, and the economic sustainability of societal infrastructures.
