Antimicrobial nanomaterials: a review

GE Yılmaz, I Göktürk, M Ovezova, F Yılmaz, S Kılıç… - Hygiene, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microbial colonization on various surfaces is a serious problem. Biofilms from these
microbes pose serious health and economic threats. In addition, the recent global pandemic …

Graphene-related nanomaterials for biomedical applications

AI Lazăr, K Aghasoleimani, A Semertsidou, J Vyas… - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper builds on the context and recent progress on the control, reproducibility, and
limitations of using graphene and graphene-related materials (GRMs) in biomedical …

Nanotechnology-based solutions for antibiofouling applications: An overview

S Sinha, R Kumar, J Anand, R Gupta… - ACS Applied Nano …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Biofouling is a serious concern and can cause health risks and financial burdens in many
settings such as maritime structures, medical devices, and water treatment plants. Many …

Graphene-Based composites for biomedical applications: Surface modification for enhanced antimicrobial activity and biocompatibility

R Teixeira-Santos, S Belo, R Vieira, FJM Mergulhão… - Biomolecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
The application of graphene-based materials in medicine has led to significant technological
breakthroughs. The remarkable properties of these carbon materials and their potential for …

Mechanical and Biological Properties of Titanium and Its Alloys for Oral Implant with Preparation Techniques: A Review

H Wu, X Chen, L Kong, P Liu - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Dental implants have revolutionised restorative dentistry, offering patients a natural-looking
and durable solution to replace missing or severely damaged teeth. Titanium and its alloys …

Exploring Nitrogen-Functionalized Graphene Composites for Urinary Catheter Applications

R Teixeira-Santos, LC Gomes, R Vieira… - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Graphene has been broadly studied, particularly for the fabrication of biomedical devices,
owing to its physicochemical and antimicrobial properties. In this study, the antibiofilm …

Production and Characterization of Graphene Oxide Surfaces against Uropathogens

S Belo, F Sousa-Cardoso, R Teixeira-Santos… - Coatings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Graphene and its functionalized derivatives have been increasingly applied in the
biomedical field, particularly in the production of antimicrobial and anti-adhesive surfaces …

Graphene-based coating to mitigate biofilm development in marine environments

F Sousa-Cardoso, R Teixeira-Santos, AF Campos… - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Due to its several economic and ecological consequences, biofouling is a widely recognized
concern in the marine sector. The search for non-biocide-release antifouling coatings has …

Antifouling behavior of titania–silica-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites as coatings for marine applications

VS Smitha, A Swargy, M Digilarani, T Vimala… - New Journal of …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Fouling, the unwanted accumulation of marine organisms and debris on submerged
surfaces, is a pervasive problem in marine environments as it can have significant …

Composite porphyrin-based conjugated microporous polymer/graphene oxide capable of photo-triggered combinational antibacterial therapy and wound healing

P Chen, R Ze, X Xia, Z Zhang, K Lu, L Wei, B Zhou - Biomaterials Advances, 2023 - Elsevier
Developing antibiotic-free treatment strategies to cope with the crisis on drug-resistant
bacteria, are urgently needed. Antibiotics-independent physical approaches, especially the …