Antibacterial Biomaterials for Wound Healing
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2024)
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Biomaterials, Biomedical Polymers, Tissue engineering, 3D printing, Regenerative medicine, Wound healing materials
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Microorganisms have attracted considerable attention in the field of biomaterials, leading to a transformation in our comprehension and methodology regarding wound healing. Instead of functioning solely as pathogens, certain microorganisms, such as particular bacterial strains and bacteriophages, possess the potential to bring about significant advancements in the field of biomaterial engineering. The distinctive characteristics of these materials can be utilized in the development of biomaterials that possess inherent antibacterial properties or facilitate the regeneration of tissues. This Special Issue of aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the intricate relationship between microorganisms and biomaterials, with a particular focus on elucidating the underlying molecular mechanisms, assessing biocompatibility, and exploring the potential for the translation of these innovative approaches. The purpose of this invitation is to collect an in-depth scientific review of the significant role that microorganisms can play in the future development of advanced antibacterial biomaterials for wound healing. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, microorganisms beyond pathogenicity; biocompatibility of microbial biomaterials; bacteria in biomaterial functionalization; anti-biomaterial design and translation; microbial science and biomaterial engineering; and wound microbiology as well as management methods.
Dr. Weikang Hu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pathogenicity
- biocompatibility
- bacteria in biomaterial
- anti-biomaterial design and translation
- antibacterial biomaterials
- wound regeneration
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