Antimicrobial Surfaces

1.	Introduction
1.1.	Biofilm Formation
1.2.	Biofouling
2.	Definitions, Methods, and Standards
3.	Measures Against Growth of Microorganisms on Surfaces
3.1.	Adding a Biocide
3.1.1.	Heavy Metals
3.1.2.	Organic Biocides
3.1.3.	Titanium Dioxide
3.2.	Acidic Surfaces
3.3.	Antimicrobial Polymers
3.4.	Nanoparticles and Micro- and Nanostructured Surfaces
3.5.	Combination of Organic and Inorganic Compounds
3.6.	Hydrophilic Versus Hydrophobic Surfaces

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