Advanced Antibacterial Polymers and Their Composites

Dear Colleagues,

With an understanding of disease pathology, various strategies have been gradually established for guiding the preparation of novel advanced antibacterial polymers and their composites. Antibacterial polymers have emerged as promising materials for biomedical, environmental, and industrial applications due to their inherent antimicrobial properties. This Special Issue covers topics such as the design and synthesis of novel antibacterial polymers, the fabrication of antibacterial polymer-based composites, and their characterization, properties, and performance evaluation.

Contributions addressing the mechanisms of antibacterial activity, strategies for enhancing antimicrobial efficacy, and applications in wound healing, medical devices, antimicrobial coatings, and water treatment will be included. Overall, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent advancements in antibacterial polymers and their potential applications in combating microbial infections and promoting public health. Considering your prominent contribution in this research area, we invite you to submit a high-quality  research article, or review article for this Special Issue, focusing on antibacterial polymers and their potential applications in combating microbial infections and promoting public health. 

Dr. Tippabattini Jayaramudu
Prof. Dr. Rajesh K. Sani
Dr. Varaprasad Kokkarachedu
Guest Editors

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• biopolymers
• polymeric materials
• nanocomposites
• inorganic nanoparticles
• organic nanoparticles
• nanomaterials
• drug delivery
• metal nanoparticles
• biocompatible and biodegradable
• antibacterial properties
• nanocomposites
• biomedical applications