Antimicrobial Nanomaterials: Development and Applications
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Biology and Medicines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 965
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanocomposites; hybrid materials; nanomaterials; composites; polymeric materials; polymer characterization; biomaterials; antimicrobial coating; additive manufacturing
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Interests: polymers; composites; nanomaterials; green materials; natural extracts; antibacterial nanoparticles; electrospinning; material characterization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance and the need for advanced infection control have accelerated the development of antimicrobial nanomaterials. Over the past two decades, nanotechnology has enabled the creation of materials with enhanced biological activity and novel mechanisms of action distinct from traditional antibiotics. These include metallic, polymeric, and hybrid nanostructures, often endowed with multifunctional capabilities such as targeted delivery, biofilm disruption, and environmental responsiveness.
This Special Issue will present recent advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of antimicrobial nanomaterials. It will highlight the interdisciplinary nature of this field, bridging materials science, microbiology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, and environmental science. Emphasis will be placed on tailoring nanomaterials for specific antimicrobial functions, integrating them into devices or coatings, and assessing their performance and safety in real-world contexts.
Key topics include smart nanomaterials, surface functionalization, nano–bio interactions, and scalable fabrication methods, with a focus on clinical and industrial relevance.
Contributions are invited in the form of original research, reviews, and short communications that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Design and synthesis of antimicrobial nanomaterials (metallic, polymeric, hybrid, etc.);
- Mechanistic studies of antimicrobial action at the nanoscale;
- Functionalization for targeted or responsive antimicrobial activity;
- Biomedical applications (e.g., wound healing, implants, drug delivery);
- Environmental and industrial uses (e.g., water treatment, packaging);
- Integration into devices, coatings, or composite systems.
Submissions should present novel insights, methodologies, and clear relevance to the development and application of antimicrobial nanomaterials.
Dr. Loredana Tammaro
Dr. Gianluca Viscusi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antimicrobial nanomaterials
- functional nanomaterials
- bioactive surfaces
- nanostructured coatings
- nanoparticle synthesis
- mechanisms of antimicrobial action
- hybrid nanomaterials
- environmental remediation
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