Hospital-acquired infections remain a persistent challenge, associated with microbial contamination of hospital textiles and high-contact surfaces. This project aims to develop electrospun biofunctional nanofiber laminates based on biopolymer–synthetic polymer systems, with metal-based components to prevent microbial adhesion and inhibit biofilm formation. A comparative approach will establish structure–property–biofunction relationships. The proposed materials will be translated into textile-integrated laminates for healthcare applications such as curtains, bed rails, and surfaces.

A joint Indo-German research proposal was prepared and submitted within the framework of the Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) programme of the Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC). WISER is a bilateral initiative of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), Germany. The programme supports collaborative research projects led by women scientists from Germany and India to strengthen sustainable international research partnerships in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

• Prof. Dr. Lilia Sabantina(Projektleitung)

• Dr. Rajalakshmi Subramaniyam, Centre for Research in Pure and Applied Sciences (CRPAS), Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Jaya Prakash Nagar, Bangalore 560 078, India

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