Golden staph killed by insect-inspired nanomaterial (IMAGE)

RMIT University

Golden staph killed by insect-inspired nanomaterial

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Golden staph bacteria being ruptured and destroyed by black silicon nanoneedles, an anti-bacterial surface inspired by insect wings (image magnified 30,000 times).

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RMIT University

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