Microbiostatic/Microbicidal Agents and Materials
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editor
Interests: antimicrobials; bacterial cellulose; antiseptics; dressings; medical biofilms
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has significantly compromised the efficacy of conventional antibiotics. Misuse and overuse have accelerated the emergence of resistant pathogens, posing an urgent global health challenge. Alarmingly, similar concerns are beginning to apply to antiseptics, which were traditionally considered broad-spectrum and less prone to resistance. This situation underscores the urgent need for innovative strategies to combat infections and biofilm-associated diseases.
This Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences aims to provide a platform for cutting-edge research on antimicrobial agents and materials. We welcome studies focusing on novel compounds and formulations, including plant-derived molecules, antimicrobial peptides, and functional materials with intrinsic antimicrobial activity. In addition, we encourage contributions exploring synergistic approaches, such as combinations of antibiotics with physical factors (e.g., light, heat, electric/magnetic field or nanomaterials) or with natural products, to enhance efficacy and minimize resistance development. By gathering interdisciplinary contributions, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of next-generation antimicrobial strategies—from mechanistic insights to translational applications—and to support the global effort against AMR and biofilm-related infections.
Dr. Adam Feliks Junka
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- biofilm
- antimicrobial peptides
- plant-derived compounds
- synergistic therapies
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