Treatment of Biofilms

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Technology Bacterial biofilms are widely associated with persistent infections. The amphiphilic construct of biofilms provides protection for bacterial cells by reducing absorption of conventional antimicrobials. This invention provides new antimicrobial nanocapsules that can effectively inhibit and eradiate pathogenic biofilms. The nanocapsules contain an antimicrobial essential oil and can efficiently deliver the essential oil to the cells of pathogenic bacteria in the biofilm, resulting in effective killing of the bacteria. Dr. Vincent M. Rotello is the Charles A. Goessmann Professor of Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research team focuses on creating new functional materials for a variety of applications.