Antibacterial Coatings: Design, Synthesis and Application
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2023) | Viewed by 2250
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antibacterial coatings are designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria on various surfaces, such as medical devices, food packaging, and textiles. They can be synthesized from various materials, including metals, polymers, and ceramics. The development of novel antibacterial coatings requires a multidisciplinary approach, including materials science, chemistry, microbiology, and engineering.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers and experts in the field to share their latest findings and ideas related to the design, synthesis, and application of antibacterial coatings. We welcome submissions of original research articles, review articles, and perspectives that cover topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Novel materials for antibacterial coatings;
- Synthesis and characterization of antibacterial coatings;
- Mechanisms of the antibacterial activity of coatings;
- Evaluation of antibacterial coatings in vitro and in vivo;
- Applications of antibacterial coatings in medical devices, food packaging, and textiles;
- Challenges and future directions in the field of antibacterial coatings.
Dr. Yajuan Su
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antibacterial
- coatings
- surface modification
- biocompatibility
- microbial adhesion
- biofilm prevention
- antimicrobial resistance
- biomedical devices
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