Recent Progress in Antimicrobial Nanomaterials

• Other Authors: Díez-Pascual, Ana (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021
• Subjects: Research & information: general; Biology, life sciences; boron nitride; chitosan; polyhydroxyalkanoate; nanocomposite; biocompatible; antibacterial; titanate nanotubes; TNT; Ag; Escherichia coli; Staphylococcus epidermidis; antimicrobial; layer-by-layer; coatings; Nafion; multilayers; essential oil; encapsulation; bovine casein; antifungal activity; fruit preservation; antibacterial activity; photocatalyst; titania; nanomaterial; doping; Staphylococcus aureus; reactive oxygen species; silver nanoparticle; visible light; nanoscale additive manufacturing; surface nanopatterns; antibacterial effects; controlled disorder; interspace; zinc oxide; electrochemical synthesis; BAC; PDDA; nanorod; XPS; TEM; B. subtilis; silver nanoparticles; carboxymethyl-cellulose; composite; cytotoxicity; nanoparticle; drug delivery system; diabetes mellitus; wound healing; diabetic foot ulcer; pathophysiology; hybrid nanostructures; nanovesicles; nanoparticles; copper; antibiofilm; metal nanoparticles; fiber material; bioluminescent cells; n/a
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Based on a fundamental understanding of the interaction between bacteria and nanomaterials, this book highlights the latest research on the antimicrobial properties of nanomaterials and provides an invaluable blueprint for improving the antimicrobial performance of devices and products. This book introduces the reader to the progress being made in the field, followed by an outline of applications in different areas. Various methods and techniques of synthesis and characterization are detailed. The content provides insight into the ongoing research, current trends, and technical challenges in this rapidly progressing field. Therefore, this book is highly suitable for materials scientists, engineers, biologists, and technologists.