Thin coatings based on ZnO@C18-usnic acid nanoparticles prepared by MAPLE inhibit the development of Salmonella enterica early biofilm growth

- ZnO@C18-UA thin coatings by matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation.
- Anti-adherent coating on medical surfaces against Salmonella colonization.
- Thin coatings show a great biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo.