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The review aims to summarize the antimicrobial properties of copper-coated carbon nanotubes against biofilms formed by Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

June 10, 2026The Cell SurfaceOpen Access

Copper-coated carbon nanotube surfaces for inhibiting biofilm formation by Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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AMAbiraami Kalaiselvi MarimuthuVellore Institute of Technology University RGRithik Roshini GopiVellore Institute of Technology University JSJahnavi Padmavathi SridharVellore Institute of Technology University

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Review summarizes Cu-CNT coatings' efficacy against biofilm formation in key pathogens, suggesting impactful biomedical applications.

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The review aims to summarize the antimicrobial properties of copper-coated carbon nanotubes against biofilms formed by Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Review of recent studies on Cu-CNT antimicrobial coatings and their effects on bacterial biofilms.
Emphasis on the mechanisms of action such as oxidative stress and membrane destabilization.
Discussion of physicochemical characteristics and biomedical applications of Cu-CNTs.
Cu-CNTs significantly inhibit initial bacterial adhesion and disrupt established biofilms through various mechanisms.
The high surface-area-to-volume ratio of CNTs enhances the antimicrobial effects of Cu ions.
Concerns about toxicity and biocompatibility of Cu-CNT coatings are highlighted.

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Marimuthu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2900b26f82f25be989d296 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcsw.2026.100176

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June 10, 2026The Cell SurfaceOpen Access

Copper-coated carbon nanotube surfaces for inhibiting biofilm formation by Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Implication

Review summarizes Cu-CNT coatings' efficacy against biofilm formation in key pathogens, suggesting impactful biomedical applications.

Key Points

The review aims to summarize the antimicrobial properties of copper-coated carbon nanotubes against biofilms formed by Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Review of recent studies on Cu-CNT antimicrobial coatings and their effects on bacterial biofilms.
Emphasis on the mechanisms of action such as oxidative stress and membrane destabilization.
Discussion of physicochemical characteristics and biomedical applications of Cu-CNTs.
Cu-CNTs significantly inhibit initial bacterial adhesion and disrupt established biofilms through various mechanisms.
The high surface-area-to-volume ratio of CNTs enhances the antimicrobial effects of Cu ions.
Concerns about toxicity and biocompatibility of Cu-CNT coatings are highlighted.

Cite This Study

Marimuthu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2900b26f82f25be989d296 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcsw.2026.100176

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