Novel Antimicrobial Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymeric Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2025 | Viewed by 1601
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymers; polymeric materials; polymer properties; polymer characterization; structure–property relationships; dimethacrylate monomer synthesis; dental materials
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Dear Colleagues,
Polymer-based materials have a superior status in all engineering sciences that attempt to address modern technology requirements. However, particular applications require them to have antimicrobial properties. Their antibacterial, antifungal, or antiviral activity is in demand in different sectors, such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, food packaging, clothing, coatings, furniture, and civil engineering. The achievement of novel bioactive products results from a long and complex process. It must comply with the criteria of physicochemical, mechanical, and biological properties. Combining bioactivity with desired elasticity, high durability, and biocompatibility is the most difficult. Special attention is also paid to manufacturing simplicity and cost efficiency. Recent research trends indicate the high potential of polymers containing chemical groups with bioactive properties. They can have high antimicrobial activity and good performance characteristics and are often characterized by lower cytotoxicity than polymer composites containing low-molecular-weight and physically dispersed biocides. This Special Issue is to showcase research regarding preparing and characterizing novel monomers, polymers, and polymeric materials with antimicrobial properties. Detailed material characteristics in the context of potential applications and deeper discussions on structure–property relationships are also welcome.
Prof. Dr. Izabela Barszczewska-Rybarek
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antibacterial properties
- antifungal properties
- antiviral properties
- cytotoxicity
- polymers with quaternary ammonium groups
- composites with antimicrobial nanoparticles
- mechanical properties
- physicochemical properties
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