The analysis of the interaction between microorganisms and surfaces is crucial for the development of medical devices and antimicrobial solutions. At Service Biotech we study bacterial colonisation mechanisms through high-resolution imaging protocols.

• Biofilm assessment: we use scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to observe the early stages of adhesion and the formation of extracellular polymeric matrices (EPS).
• Competition assays: we analyse the dynamics between different bacterial species on specific substrates, identifying patterns of exclusion or co-aggregation.
• Surface efficacy: we monitor how surface treatments or active coatings influence bacterial tropism.