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Evaluation of biofilm formation of aureobasidium pullulans strains for material-protective coating

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Aureobasidium pullulans is a black, non-pathogenic, yeast-like fungus that has been isolated from various environemnts, including wooden facades of buildings. This gave rise to the main idea of the ARCHI-SKIN project, which focuses on the developemnt of material coatings based on the biofilm formed by A. pullulans. Fungal coating is not only a more environementally friendly alternative to the coatings currently in use, but also has additional functions such as self-repair, UV-protection and antimicrobial properties. Fungus A. pullulns is the ideal candidate as it can form a biofilm, grows under various extreme conditions, and is known for its antimicrobial properties.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13996097

Authors: Černoša, Anja, Gubenšek, Ana, Hribljan, Valentina, Pajerski, Wojciech, Poohphajai, Faksawat, Sandak, Anna

Institution: InnoRenew CoE

Language: English

Topic: Building materials and conservation

Subfield: Earth-Surface Processes

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission

Award: G394111258