An international team led by researchers at the Flinders Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory has turned structural defects into a powerful weapon against antibiotic-resistant superbugs. By combining room-temperature liquid gallium with carbon nanotubes, scientists created a flexible coating that naturally forms microscopic cracks as it dries. When powered by a simple nine-volt battery, these tiny fissures act as electrical hotspots that generate bacteria-destroying plasma and reactive molecules, offering a promising new defense for medical implants and hospital surfaces.
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