Nanotechnology-Based Antimicrobials and Drug Delivery Systems
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Novel Antimicrobial Agents".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2025 | Viewed by 229
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Interests: numerical simulation of ultrasound propagation; nondestructive ultrasonic technique for biomaterials; sound propagation simulation; nonlinear vibrations; plate vibrations; vibrations in aeronautical structures; finite elements analysis
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Interests: biomaterials; biomedical applications; environmental applications; surface analysis; antimicrobial properties
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
It is well known that the growing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria represents a serious global concern. In this context, the nanotechnology-based antimicrobials and drug delivery systems that use nanoscale materials to enhance the efficacy and precision of treatments for infectious diseases has attracted the attention of researchers. These materials could be used either to directly kill pathogens or to deliver drugs more efficiently. Nanoparticles, such as zinc oxide and silver, or polymers, such as chitosan, are recognized for their remarkable antimicrobial properties. They can disrupt bacterial membranes, produce reactive oxygen species, or bind to bacterial DNA, effectively killing pathogens. Moreover, nanocarriers such as liposomes, dendrimers, and polymeric nanoparticles are used in drug delivery to improve solubility, stability, and targeted delivery of pharmaceuticals, reducing side effects and improving therapeutic outcomes. On the other hand, nanotechnology also enables controlled drug release and improved targeting of specific tissues, leading to improved treatment precision. This approach holds particular promise in combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria and improving the bioavailability of drugs in complex diseases. Therefore, this Special Issue welcomes manuscripts and review papers that address these aspects
Prof. Dr. Mihai Valentin Predoi
Dr. Simona Liliana Iconaru
Dr. Carmen Steluta Ciobanu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antimicrobial agents
- nanocarriers
- antimicrobial coatings
- polymers nanocomposite
- drug delivery systems
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