In a world where microbial contagions (bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.) continue to pose a significant threat to public health and industry, the development of antimicrobial polymers and surfaces has never been more critical. Antimicrobial polymers and surfaces, characterized by their multifaceted design and versatile applications, represent a cutting-edge field at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, microbiology, and engineering. At its core, this field is driven by the imperative to create materials that can effectively combat microbial growth and biofilm formation. It encompasses a diverse array of strategies, ranging from the development of polymers with intrinsic antimicrobial properties to surface modifications that render existing materials resistant to microbial colonization. These innovative materials find applications in numerous sectors, including healthcare, where they are used in medical devices, wound dressings, and drug delivery systems, as well as in food packaging, textiles, and environmental coatings.
The main goal of this Research Topic is to showcase the latest advances in antimicrobial polymers and surfaces. By stimulating communication from various disciplines, the Research Topic can foster the exchange of ideas on tackling key challenges such as balancing efficacy and safety, durability and long-term activity, microbial resistance, and cost-effectiveness. This will contribute to the overall knowledge and progress in developing more effective antimicrobial solutions.
We welcome the submission of Original Research, Review, Mini Review, and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Synthesis of antimicrobial polymers and surfaces
• Coating techniques and strategies
• Mechanisms of antimicrobial activity
• Antimicrobial property evaluation
• Innovative antimicrobial applications
• Regulatory aspects and commercialization
Keywords:
Antimicrobial polymer and composite; Mechanism of antimicrobial action; Coatings; Surface modification; Controlled release
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
In a world where microbial contagions (bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.) continue to pose a significant threat to public health and industry, the development of antimicrobial polymers and surfaces has never been more critical. Antimicrobial polymers and surfaces, characterized by their multifaceted design and versatile applications, represent a cutting-edge field at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, microbiology, and engineering. At its core, this field is driven by the imperative to create materials that can effectively combat microbial growth and biofilm formation. It encompasses a diverse array of strategies, ranging from the development of polymers with intrinsic antimicrobial properties to surface modifications that render existing materials resistant to microbial colonization. These innovative materials find applications in numerous sectors, including healthcare, where they are used in medical devices, wound dressings, and drug delivery systems, as well as in food packaging, textiles, and environmental coatings.
The main goal of this Research Topic is to showcase the latest advances in antimicrobial polymers and surfaces. By stimulating communication from various disciplines, the Research Topic can foster the exchange of ideas on tackling key challenges such as balancing efficacy and safety, durability and long-term activity, microbial resistance, and cost-effectiveness. This will contribute to the overall knowledge and progress in developing more effective antimicrobial solutions.
We welcome the submission of Original Research, Review, Mini Review, and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Synthesis of antimicrobial polymers and surfaces
• Coating techniques and strategies
• Mechanisms of antimicrobial activity
• Antimicrobial property evaluation
• Innovative antimicrobial applications
• Regulatory aspects and commercialization
Keywords:
Antimicrobial polymer and composite; Mechanism of antimicrobial action; Coatings; Surface modification; Controlled release
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.