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Project introduction

We are delighted to have you here. FAST-Real is a three-year European project dedicated to advancing the development of photocatalytic antibacterial surfaces — innovative materials that harness light to fight harmful microbes. The project strengthens the expertise of the Microbe & Material Interactions Research Group) and (the Laboratory of X-ray Spectroscopy),  University of Tartu, Estonia through close collaboration and knowledge exchange with such leading international research institutions: the University of Oulu, Finland – experts in catalytic materials and nanostructures, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology – specialists in real-life testing of antimicrobial surfaces and Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Germany – experts in antimicrobial resistance. FAST-Real promotes shared learning, best practices, and joint progress toward a healthier, safer, and more sustainable future by twinning these outstanding partners. The work is funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe (project 101159721).

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Related projects in the University of Tartu:

• Bacterial Stress Responses and Physiological Adaptation on Antimicrobial Surfaces and Their Role in the Development of Antibiotic Resistance
• Surface Transfer of Pathogens
• Antimicrobial synergy-driven surface coatings – innovative solutions in healthcare environment

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