Microbes linger on door handles, and move with us through buses and trains, quietly spreading in places like hospitals and schools. Many of the antibacterial solutions we rely on today aren’t built to last: they can harm the environment and contribute to antimicrobial resistance. For years, researchers have been searching for better answers. But what if the solution has been right in front of us all along? What if nature already figured it out?
In this talk, I’ll take you on a journey through some of nature’s clever tricks. From insect wings that keep microbes from settling, to ocean life that naturally stops bacteria from sticking, the natural world is full of simple but powerful ideas. By bringing these strategies together in a sustainable coating made from nanocellulose, we’re exploring a new way to keep public spaces safer, a way in which we are working with nature, not against it