To reduce the severe health risk and the huge economic impact associated with the fomite
transmission of SARS-CoV-2, an imidazolium-based zwitterionic polymer was designed …

One of the major complications associated with the implantation of biomedical devices
regardless of their function is biomaterial-associated infection. Infections are generally …

Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on surfaces pose a significant risk of microbial
contamination and chronic diseases, leading to potential health complications. To mitigate …

Biomaterials and biomedical devices induced life-threatening bacterial infections and other
biological adverse effects such as thrombosis and fibrosis have posed a significant threat to …

Emergence of antibiotic‐resistance pathogens has caused serious health issues and if the
current trend is to continue, treatment of the infection will become complicated and even …

ABSTRACT A novel and robust approach to evaluate the antiviral activity of coatings was
developed, assessing three commercially available leave-on surface coating products for …

Contamination transmission in biomedical and healthcare settings is a significant challenge
due to inadequate microbiological protection from anti-infection agents and disinfectants …

Antimicrobial polymers are class of polymers with antimicrobial activity. The control of
microbial infection is a very important issue in modern society. Increasing hygiene standards …

The sanitary crisis caused by the SARS‐CoV‐2 has increased the demand for bioactive
materials to mitigate coronavirus spread. The use of masks has been reported as an …

Aims This study evaluated the residual efficacy of commercially available antimicrobial
coatings or films against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) …