Bacterial adhesion to surfaces and subsequent biofilm formation are the main causes
of chronic infections with a negative impact to the human health, and this is a
problem in the process of manufacturing furniture. We this aimed to develop
antibacterial surfaces to which the microorganisms do not adhere. The focus of our
research was to test selected wood coatings (linseed oil, water-borne stain,
nitrocellulose varnish, nano-coating) with regard to the adhesion of Pseudomonas
aeruginosa, where we used a beech plywood as the test surface. The topography of
the test surface and number of adhering bacteria were observed on SEM
micrographs. The number of adhering bacteria was determined using quantitative
analysis of the SEM images. Preliminary results were presented in the form of SEM
recordings. The results indicate that the maximum number of bacteria adhered to the
surface coated with linseed oil. We found that by using an SEM microscope, and the
appropriate methodology of work, we can observe the adhesion of bacteria on
wooden surfaces. In the future, extensive and in-depth studies will be needed to
confirm and obtain the relevant results.
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