Combating Antimicrobial Resistance at the Interface of Food, the Environment and Innovative Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a profound challenge in terms of human, animal and environmental health. This Special Issue, “Combating Antimicrobial Resistance at the Interface of Food, the Environment and Innovative Materials”, seeks to foster interdisciplinary research addressing AMR through a dual lens of surveillance and intervention. We welcome contributions that investigate the occurrence, spread and molecular characterization of resistant organisms such as Enterococci, Staphylococcus and Escherichia coli in food and water and on environmental surfaces, as well as studies that explore their implications within a One Health framework. Equally, this Special Issue emphasizes innovative solutions—such as active surface coatings, packaging systems and edible films infused with bacteriocins, beneficial microbes or natural antimicrobials (e.g., essential oils, plant extracts, probiotics)—aimed at limiting the spread of resistance and disrupting biofilms of multidrug-resistant strains. Additional areas of focus include the interactions between materials, environmental conditions and resistance selection; the role of novel food-treatment technologies; and integrated One Health models linking food, the environment and clinical settings. Through this collection, we aim to chart new pathways for mitigating AMR and to encourage novel collaborations across disciplines.

Dr. Immacolata Anacarso
Guest Editor

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