Antimicrobial Applications of Green Nanotechnology in Biomedicine and the Environment
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Novel Antimicrobial Agents".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 2880
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomaterial synthesis; nanomaterial characterization; antimicrobial nanomaterials; antimicrobial mechanisms; anti-biofilm strategies; drug delivery system; new antimicrobial drugs; drug resistance; emerging antimicrobial strategies; antibiotic-resistant pathogens; synergistic effects; biological safety; nanotoxicity; clinical studies; preclinical models; environmental and sustainable applications
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Interests: molecular biochemistry; microbial biotechnology; fermentation; bioreactors; biotechnology; industrial biotechnology; environmental biotechnology
2. Departamento de Ciencias Del Ambiente, Facultad de Ciencias Del Ambiente y la Salud, Universidad Nacional Del Comahue, Buenos Aires 1400, Neuquén 8300, Argentina
Interests: nanomaterial synthesis; antimicrobial mechanisms; drug delivery systems; nanotoxicity testing; in vitro and in vivo toxicity testing; nanomedicine; clinical studies; biological safety; environmental applications; environmental safety
Interests: natural resources; polymerization; nanocomposites; characterization; imaging; environmental recovery; nanomedicine; sensors; machine learning; data mining
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, nanomaterials exhibiting intrinsic antimicrobial activity, along with additive or synergistic effects with antibiotics and other antimicrobials, have been increasingly investigated and applied in several important fields, including biomedicine, agriculture, industry, and environmental sustainability. Furthermore, the "One Health" approach underscores the interdependence of human, animal, and plant health, highlighting the necessity for integrated strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance across ecosystems. The combination of Green Chemistry and Nanotechnology has facilitated the production of metallic nanoparticles via eco-friendly methods, utilizing fungi, bacteria, algae, and plant extracts for the bioreduction of metal salts and stabilization of the formed nanoparticles. These green nanoparticles are emerging as promising agents due to their unique antimicrobial properties and effectiveness against resistant strains. They can inhibit biofilm formation—a critical factor in chronic infections—and serve as drug delivery systems that enhance the efficacy of traditional antibiotics through synergistic effects. Their biocompatibility and low toxicity further position them as viable candidates for clinical applications.
This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements in green nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents, emphasizing their synthesis, characterization, and diverse applications in clinical and environmental contexts within the framework of the One Health approach. We encourage submissions that adopt a multidisciplinary perspective to address the challenges posed by antimicrobial resistance and promote sustainable therapeutic strategies. Additionally, we welcome contributions related to pharmaceutical nanotechnology, focusing on controlled drug delivery systems that enhance the biological activity of molecules while minimizing toxicity. We invite researchers to submit their work for consideration in this Special Issue, "Antimicrobial Applications of Green Nanotechnology in Biomedicine and the Environment".
Acknowledgments: Karina Cespo Andrada will be participating in this Special Issue as a "Special Collaborator". Special thanks are due for her contributions to this issue.
Prof. Dr. María Gabriela Paraje
Dr. Maria Teresa A. Alvarez Aliaga
Dr. Natalia Lorena Guiñazú
Dr. Fernando Gomes de Souza Junior
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green nanoparticles
- eco-friendly synthesis
- antimicrobial activity
- anti-biofilm strategies
- antimicrobial resistance
- synergistic effects
- drug delivery systems
- nanotoxicity
- sustainable nanotechnology
- environmental applications
- one health approach
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