Advanced Antimicrobial and Bioactive Coatings for Broad-Spectrum Protection
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Antimicrobial Materials and Surfaces".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 91
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Interests: biotechnology; bionanotechnology; bioprospection; biomolecules; health and environment
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2. University Center of the Federal District, UDF, Brasília 70390045, DF, Brazil
Interests: nanotechnology; biotechnology; skin care; natural antimicrobial products; antimicrobial cosmetics; nutraceuticals; pharmaceutical regulation and biocidals and surfaces
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Infectious diseases remain a major global challenge, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. Increasing global connectivity, demographic shifts, and climate changes are facilitating the rapid spread of pathogens, exacerbating the risks of infections in both community and hospital settings. In response, the development of advanced antimicrobial and bioactive coatings has gained increasing attention due to their potential for large-scale microbial control.
Smart antimicrobial coatings offer innovative solutions for infection prevention, with applications spanning healthcare, veterinary medicine, the food and pharmaceutical industries, agriculture, aerospace, public transportation, and domestic environments. These coatings can exhibit biocidal or biostatic activity but also face challenges related to compatibility with commonly used cleaning and disinfecting agents. Furthermore, ensuring their efficacy under real environmental conditions requires the standardization of methodologies for evaluating antimicrobial performance, toxicity, and physicochemical stability.
Given the ongoing concerns about nosocomial infections, global pandemics, and hygiene crises, this Special Issue will engage both research institutions and technology-driven industries. We welcome contributions focusing on novel antimicrobial coating materials, including nanotechnology-based solutions, as well as advancements in mechanisms of action, compatibility, safety, efficacy, and standardized testing methods.
We invite researchers, scientists, and industry experts to submit your latest findings and technological innovations and contribute to this growing and impactful field.
Prof. Dr. José Roberto Souza Almeida Leite
Prof. Dr. Andreanne Gomes Vasconcelos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antimicrobial coatings
- bioactive surfaces
- smart coatings for health
- broad-spectrum antimicrobial materials
- nanotechnology in antimicrobial coatings
- disinfectant-compatible coatings
- surface functionalization for microbial control
- sustainable antimicrobial strategies
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