Title :
Bacterial interactions with optical fibre surfaces
Author :
Mitik-Dineva, Natasa ; Crawford, Russell J. ; Ivanova, Elena P.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Life & Social Sci, Swinburne Univ. of Technol., Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
Abstract :
Despite recent advances in the technology, very little is known about the interactions between bacteria and the optical fibre surfaces. The work presented herein aims to determine the influence of surface characteristics and chemistry of standard optical imaging fibres used in biomedical applications on the attachment behavior of three medically and environmentally significant microorganisms (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudolateromonas issachenkonii and Cobetia marina).
Keywords :
biological techniques; biomedical optical imaging; microorganisms; optical fibres; surface chemistry; Cobetia marina; Pseudolateromonas issachenkonii; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; bacterial interactions; biomedical applications; microorganisms; optical fibre surfaces; standard optical imaging fibres; surface characteristics; surface chemistry; Microorganisms; Optical fibers; Rough surfaces; Surface morphology; Surface roughness; Surface topography; Surface treatment; adhesion; bacteria; optical fibres;
Conference_Titel :
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN), 2010 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Sydney, NSW
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5261-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5262-0
DOI :
10.1109/ICONN.2010.6045247
