Bacterial adhesion to surfaces: the influence of surface roughness

Riedewald, F.

PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology 60(3): 164-171

2006


ISSN/ISBN: 1079-7440
PMID: 17089685
Document Number: 599494
This article discusses the current practice of using highly polished stainless steel surfaces, which is thought to minimize initial bacterial attachment and at the same time to maximize cleanability. It is suggested that this industrial practice is a misconception, that it provides no real benefit, and that far rougher surfaces could be used without increasing the rate of bacterial attachment or compromising cleanability.

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Bacterial adhesion to surfaces: the influence of surface roughness