Fabrication of Mechano-bactericidal Nanostructured Surfaces

The recent finding that the nanopillar array on insect wing surfaces are physically bactericidal towards pathogenic bacteria has spurred investigation into the development of a new generation of antibacterial surfaces. The works included in this thesis focused on developing a conceptual background for the fabrication of efficient mechano-bactericidal nanostructured surfaces and elucidation of the mechanisms responsible for the biocidal effect of the nanostructures. The findings in this thesis contribute to the body of knowledge on the response of bacteria to different types of surface nanostructures and will further inspire the manufacture of durable, long-term antibacterial materials for both industrial and biomedical applications.