Development and Biomedical Application of Antibacterial Coatings

Dear Colleagues,

Human health burdens caused by various microbial communities are one of the most important global challenges in daily life. Particularly the burden of implantable failure due to biofilm growth from bacteria resources has become a serious issue for dental or orthopedic implantable applications. To prevent suffering from bacterial resistance, increasing attention has been paid to protective antibacterial coatings on the surface. The protective coating of antimicrobial peptide (AMP) or antibiotics or nanoparticles on the surface of metal or polymeric substrates has been found to be effective against multiresistant bacteria, but also ecofriendly, biocompatible with living cells, and a promising implantable material.

Therefore, the purpose of this Special Issue is to explore the most recent progress in advanced functional antibacterial coatings to protect bactericidal effects for both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria with cell compatibility. AMPs, antibiotics, nanoparticles, and biocompatible polymeric-type coatings on substrates could enhance surface properties and structural design and lead to promising antibacterial activities. Papers on all the potential applications in cell compatibility, cell proliferation, reactive oxygen species, membrane damage, structural deformation, etc., as well as the cell/bacterial structure–property relationships are welcome in this issue. Review papers and original research articles related to biocompatible coatings for antibacterial activities or biomedical applications are also welcome.

Dr. Selvaraj Rajesh Kumar
Guest Editor

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