SurfSAFE project
Focused on the field of surface modification and biofilm analysis, necessary to enable development of tailor-made antifouling and antimicrobial, non-toxic surfaces inspired by nature
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First SurfSAFE’s Training School
The First Training School of the SurfSAFE project took place in FEUP, Portugal, on 16-18th March 2022.
Second Short-Term Scientific Mission
The SurfSAFE project organized its Second Short-Term Scientific Mission!
First Short-Term Scientific Mission
The SurfSAFE project organized its First Short-Term Scientific Mission!
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Last Thursday, our student Maria João Romeu presented her Ph.D. thesis on marine biofilms at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto!🎓 ![]()
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Congratulations!🎉 This is surely one of many achievements to come!🍀![]()
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#engenharia #marine #biofilm #Surface #SurfSafe
🧐🔎 How do Graphene Composite Surfaces Affect the Development and Structure of Marine Cyanobacterial Biofilms? 🌊![]()
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👉 Check out in our study! 📑🚢
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The progress of nanotechnology has prompted the development of novel marine antifouling coatings. In this study, the influence of a pristine graphene nanoplatelet (GNP)-modified surface in cyanobacter...
🧐 Learn more about the potential of chitosan-based surfaces to reduce marine biofouling 🔬🌊 in this study carried out by the SurfSAFE team from UPORTO and collaborators! 🚢 📑![]()
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#SurfSafe #marinebiofouling #antifoulingcoatings #feup #LEPABE
Assessment of the Antibiofilm Performance of Chitosan-Based Surfaces in Marine Environments
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Marine biofouling is a natural process often associated with biofilm formation on submerged surfaces, creating a massive economic and ecological burden. Although several antifouling paints have been u...
🗓 Registration for the SurfSAFE Conference is available until 15 May! ⚠![]()
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👉 surfsafeproject.eu/final-conference/registration/![]()
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If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us. 😉 ![]()
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We are looking forward to seeing you in Porto! 😊☀
👩🎓 Today, our Ph.D. student Alexandra Soares successfully defended her thesis entitled “Optimizing Recombinant Protein Production in Escherichia coli Biofilms”. 👏 ![]()
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🎉 Congrats Alexandra! We wish you all the best for your future! 😊 ![]()
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#SurfSAFE #Biofilm #Research #FEUP #LEBAPE