Mark Robert Wiesner

The Influence of Material Surface Properties on Initial Bacterial Attachment and Biofilm Formation on Built Environment Surfaces

Across seven built-environment materials, initial attachment efficiency of four bacteria depended on species (Gram-negative higher than Gram-positive), not material, whereas 24-hour biofilm biomass was highest on stainless steel.

Interactions between Submicron Carbon Particles, Escherichia coli and Humic acid with Plastic Surfaces

The paper quantifies organic matter retention on plastic surfaces and finds particle-specific properties dominate over surface chemistry in low ionic strength conditions.