Inspired by the pattern of shark skin, Sharklet is the unique biomimetic technology that achieves antibacterial and antifouling activities through microtopography on surfaces of various materials.Sharklet inhibits bacterial contamination with advanced surface technology. Different from chemical disinfectants and antibacterial products, Sharklet protects users from bacterial infections. Importantly, it will not cause resistance leading to the emergence of multi-drug resistant pathogens, a.k.a. “superbugs”.

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