Novel Compounds for Disrupting Biofilms

Organization:Yissum Technology Transfer Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, IL
I.P. Brief:Our Innovation: Novel simple heterocyclic compounds, synthesized to resemble the structure of the natural auto inducer-2, are used as polymer coatings for water pipes, membranes and other surfaces to disrupt quorum sensing between bacterial cells and prevent the formation of biofilms
Keywords:Cleantech, Environment, Water Technologies, Biofouling, Biofilm
Primary Industry:Water Technologies Industry
Specific Market:Biofouling Solutions Market

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