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Antibacterial isoeugenol coating on stainless steel and polyethylene surfaces prevents biofilm growth

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Pathogenic bacteria can spread between individuals or between food items via the surfaces they share. Limiting the survival of pathogens on surfaces, therefore, presents an opportunity to limit at least… Click to show full abstract

Pathogenic bacteria can spread between individuals or between food items via the surfaces they share. Limiting the survival of pathogens on surfaces, therefore, presents an opportunity to limit at least one route of how pathogens spread. In this study, we propose that a simple coating with the essential oil isoeugenol can be used to circumvent the problem of bacterial transfer via surfaces.

Keywords: antibacterial isoeugenol; isoeugenol coating; isoeugenol; stainless steel; steel polyethylene; coating stainless

Journal Title: Journal of Applied Microbiology
Year Published: 2018

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