Antimicrobial Materials and Nanoparticles

Dear Colleagues,

Materials engineering is a very dynamic field, with wide applications in medicine. Studies developed in recent years report new and emerging nanoparticle-based materials, useful in the field of antimicrobial therapy. These nanostructured materials are currently being investigated for diagnosis, treatment and even prophylaxis of infectious diseases. Moreover, other industries, such as food, drug-development and textile have benefited greatly by the development of antimicrobial materials. However, little is known regarding their intimate mode of action, effect on drug-resistant bacteria, and the risks attendant on their use as antibacterial agents. Even though numerous studies are recommending antibacterial nanomaterials as safe, when utilized in certain amounts, concerns are arising regarding their impact in beneficial microorganism, such as animal, human and soil microbiota.

This Special Issue aims to bring together recent studies and perspectives in the research of antimicrobial materials and nanoparticles. Original research papers, reviews, minireview, and perspective works with new findings or viewpoints in the application of nanomaterials in microbiology are expected.

Dr. Alina Maria Holban
Guest Editor

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