Advances in the Application of Nanoparticles in Antimicrobial Research
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 1161
Special Issue Editors
2. Pharmaceutical Technology Research and Development Unit, National Scientific and Technical Research Council (UNITEFA-CONICET), Córdoba, Argentina
Interests: nanobiomaterials; antimicrobial agents; biofilm eradication; sustainability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanoparticles have shown promising advancements in antimicrobial research due to their unique properties and potential applications. These particles exhibit unique properties that enable them to effectively target and eradicate various types of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi through mechanisms such as disrupting cell membranes, inhibiting biofilm formation, and enhancing drug delivery. Researchers are exploring innovative ways to utilize nanoparticles in antimicrobial coatings, medical devices, and drug delivery systems to enhance their efficacy against resistant microorganisms. The application of nanoparticles in antimicrobial research represents a growing field with significant potential to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance on One Health and chemistry frameworks with a collaborative, transdisciplinary, and multisectoral approach that promotes close cooperation across human health, animal health, agronomy, and the environment.
Prof. Dr. Paulina Laura Páez
Prof. Dr. Maria Luisa Saladino
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanoparticles
- nanobiomaterials
- antimicrobial activity
- antimicrobial resistance
- photodynamic antimicrobial therapy
- innovation
- drug delivery
- sustainability
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