Advanced Research on Antimicrobial Nanomaterials
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editor
Interests: antimicrobial nanomaterials; tissue engineering; nanotechnology; nanomedicine
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Given the growing resistance of microbial species to conventional antimicrobial agents and the urgent need for effective alternative solutions, we invite you to contribute to this Special Issue titled "Advanced Research on Antimicrobial Nanomaterials”. Antimicrobial nanomaterials are reshaping infection control by coupling precise physicochemical design with multimodal mechanisms of action. In this regard, this Special Issue welcomes contributions that advance the design–mechanism–translation continuum for materials active against bacteria, fungi, and biofilms, with emphasis on morphology, surface chemistry/functionalization, and stimuli-responsive delivery. Studies investigating antimicrobial mechanisms may focus on ion release, ROS generation, membrane disruption, photothermal/photodynamic processes, and quantitative structure–activity relationships. We encourage submissions reporting robust performance metrics, interrogating complex microenvironments (biofilms and wound models), and evaluating biocompatibility, safety, and stability across in vitro and in vivo settings. Translational studies that present a benchmark against clinical standards, explore resistance mitigation, and clarify regulatory considerations are particularly welcome.
Cutting-edge advancements in antimicrobial nanomaterials, ranging from recent developments to major breakthroughs and novel applications, are at the core of this Special Issue. We welcome original research articles, mini-reviews, and reviews encompassing, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Material classes: Metals/metal oxides, inorganic nanoparticles, carbon-based systems, and nanocomposites.
- Platforms: Hydrogels, coatings, nano-carriers, and stimuli-responsive systems.
- Mechanisms of action: Ion release, ROS, membrane disruption, and PTT/PDT.
- Models and assays: Biofilms, wound/infection models, in vivo testing, and pathogen-specific and clinical isolate assays.
- Applications: Wound care, implant/dental surfaces, drug delivery, and diagnostics.
Dr. Nenad Filipovic
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antimicrobial nanomaterials
- metal/metal-oxide nanoparticles
- stimuli-responsive platforms
- photothermal/photodynamic mechanisms
- biofilm inhibition
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