RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Bacterial Adhesion to Surfaces: The Influence of Surface Roughness
JF PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology
JO PDA J Pharm Sci Technol
FD Parenteral Drug Association (PDA)
SP 164
OP 171
VO 60
IS 3
A1 Riedewald, Frank
YR 2006
UL http://journal.pda.org/content/60/3/164.abstract
AB This article discusses the current practice of using highly polished stainless steel surfaces, which is thought to minimize initial bacterial attachment and at the same time to maximize cleanability. It is suggested that this industrial practice is a misconception, that it provides no real benefit, and that far rougher surfaces could be used without increasing the rate of bacterial attachment or compromising cleanability.