Multifunctional Mechano-biocidal Materials Research Group

Multifunctional Mechano-biocidal Materials Research Group

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Multifunctional Mechano-biocidal Materials Research Group

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Multifunctional Mechano-biocidal Materials Research Group

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Multifunctional Mechano-biocidal Materials Research Group

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Multifunctional Mechano-biocidal Materials Research Group

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The Mechano-biocidal Materials Research Group designs and develops novel antimicrobial materials

Our research addresses the current public health crises of microbial contamination of industrial products and medical devices. We utilise biomimetics to achieve the innovative design of advanced multifunctional materials that are resistant to microbial colonisation.

We team up with industrial and academic partners to provide strategic solutions for the development of multifunctional materials for the medical and industrial sectors.

Projects

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Professor Elena Ivanova

Group Leader

Insect wings inspire new ways to fight superbugs

Scientists have revealed how nanomaterials inspired by insect wings are able to destroy bacteria on contact.

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Insect wings inspire new ways to fight superbugs

Scientists have revealed how nanomaterials inspired by insect wings are able to destroy bacteria on contact.

Read more

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Publications

Find out about some of our key recent peer reviewed publications

Get in touch

If you have any questions about our research or would like to colloborate with us, please contact Professor Elena Ivanova.

Emailelena.ivanova@rmit.edu.au

Phone: +61 3 9925 3395

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.