About this Research Topic
Antimicrobial drug resistance in pathogenic bacteria has emerged as a pressing global concern, posing a critical threat to public health worldwide. As traditional antibiotics become less effective, the search for alternative solutions to combat bacterial infections has become paramount. Antibacterial polymerrs have emerged as a promising avenue, offering a multifaceted approach to effectively eliminate or impede bacterial growth while minimizing the development of resistance. Recent years have witnessed significant progress in the field of antibacterial polymers, with their safe utilization in various applications such as medical devices, non-medical settings, and aquaculture, acting as viable replacements for antibiotics.
The problems we would like to address would be the urgent problem of antimicrobial drug resistance in pathogenic bacteria and explore the potential of antibacterial polymers as a solution. We would focus on investigating the efficacy and applications of antibacterial polymers in combating bacterial infections while minimizing the development of resistance in various applications such as medical devices, non-medical settings, and aquaculture, acting as viable replacements for antibiotics. The research would aim to explore the safety, effectiveness, and long-term impact of antibacterial polymers in diverse applications, paving the way for innovative approaches in infection control and offering hope for a future where effective treatments against bacterial infections remain within reach.
The scopes could include, but are not limited to, the mechanisms of action of antibacterial polymers, their efficacy against drug-resistant bacteria, their biocompatibility and safety profiles, and their applications in medical devices, non-medical settings, and aquaculture. Manuscripts focusing on the development of novel antibacterial polymers, the optimization of their antimicrobial properties, and the assessment of their long-term impact on microbial communities are particularly encouraged. Additionally, studies investigating the potential synergistic effects of combining antibacterial polymers with other antimicrobial strategies or exploring the mechanisms underlying bacterial resistance to antibacterial polymers would also be of great interest. I would invite authors to contribute original research articles, reviews, and perspectives within this scope.
The problems we would like to address would be the urgent problem of antimicrobial drug resistance in pathogenic bacteria and explore the potential of antibacterial polymers as a solution. We would focus on investigating the efficacy and applications of antibacterial polymers in combating bacterial infections while minimizing the development of resistance in various applications such as medical devices, non-medical settings, and aquaculture, acting as viable replacements for antibiotics. The research would aim to explore the safety, effectiveness, and long-term impact of antibacterial polymers in diverse applications, paving the way for innovative approaches in infection control and offering hope for a future where effective treatments against bacterial infections remain within reach.
The scopes could include, but are not limited to, the mechanisms of action of antibacterial polymers, their efficacy against drug-resistant bacteria, their biocompatibility and safety profiles, and their applications in medical devices, non-medical settings, and aquaculture. Manuscripts focusing on the development of novel antibacterial polymers, the optimization of their antimicrobial properties, and the assessment of their long-term impact on microbial communities are particularly encouraged. Additionally, studies investigating the potential synergistic effects of combining antibacterial polymers with other antimicrobial strategies or exploring the mechanisms underlying bacterial resistance to antibacterial polymers would also be of great interest. I would invite authors to contribute original research articles, reviews, and perspectives within this scope.
Keywords: Antimicrobial resistance, Aquaculture, Biofilm, Antimicrobial polymer, Antimicrobial dressing, Antimicrobial medical coating
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