Stimuli-responsive nanofibrous composites for antibacterial applications. This project aims to develop peptide-based hydrogel composites that can be triggered by multiple stimuli to have antibacterial

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Stimuli-responsive nanofibrous composites for antibacterial applications. This project aims to develop peptide-based hydrogel composites that can be triggered by multiple stimuli to have antibacterial properties. It will reveal how stimuli-responsive peptides can be designed and how their self-assembly and disassembly can be engineered by tuning their amino acid sequence through molecular dynamics simulation and experimental investigations. The outcomes will provide in-depth knowledge to guide design of functional antibacterial materials that are effective to both individual bacteria and biofilms, providing a solution to recalcitrant bacterial infection, benefiting the manufacturing of advanced healthcare materials, and bringing job opportunities and economic benefits to Australia. . Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4016 - Materials Engineering. Lead: A/Prof Jingliang Li