Antimicrobial textile: recent developments and functional perspective

R Gulati, S Sharma, RK Sharma - Polymer Bulletin, 2022 - Springer
Antimicrobial textiles are functionally active textiles, which may kill the microorganisms or
inhibit their growth. The present article explores the applications of different synthetic and …

Advances, challenges, and prospects for surgical suture materials

Y Li, Q Meng, S Chen, P Ling, MA Kuss, B Duan, S Wu - Acta Biomaterialia, 2023 - Elsevier
As one of the long-established and necessary medical devices, surgical sutures play an
essentially important role in the closing and healing of damaged tissues and organs …

A review on antibacterial silk fibroin-based biomaterials: Current state and prospects

S Ghalei, H Handa - Materials today chemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
Bacterial contamination of biomaterials is a common problem and a serious threat to human
health worldwide. Therefore, the development of multifunctional biomaterials that possess …

An overview of the antimicrobial properties of lignocellulosic materials

FCM Lobo, AR Franco, EM Fernandes, RL Reis - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Pathogenic microbes are a major source of health and environmental problems, mostly due
to their easy proliferation on most surfaces. Currently, new classes of antimicrobial agents …

A review on advances in the applications of spider silk in biomedical issues

B Bakhshandeh, SS Nateghi, MM Gazani… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Spider silk, as one of the hardest natural and biocompatible substances with extraordinary
strength and flexibility, have become an ideal option in various areas of science and have …

Engineering and polymeric composition of drug‐eluting suture: a review

X Deng, M Qasim, A Ali - Journal of Biomedical Materials …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Sutures are the most popular surgical implants in the global surgical equipment market.
They are used for holding tissues together to achieve wound closure. However, controlling …

Antimicrobial peptides and their potential application in antiviral coating agents

ED Freitas, RA Bataglioli, J Oshodi… - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2022 - Elsevier
Coronavirus pandemic has evidenced the importance of creating bioactive materials to
mitigate viral infections, especially in healthcare settings and public places. Advances in …

Novel applications of platelet concentrates in tissue regeneration

ZY Ding, Y Tan, Q Peng, J Zuo… - Experimental and …, 2021 - spandidos-publications.com
Numerous studies have explored the suitability of biocompatible materials in regenerative
medicine. Platelet concentrates are derived from centrifuged blood and are named …

[PDF][PDF] Surgical site infection and development of antimicrobial sutures: a review.

R Chua, SK Lim, CF Chee, SP Chin… - … Review for Medical …, 2022 - healthiummedtech.com
Sutures are used to facilitate wound healing and play an important role in ensuring the
success of surgical interventions in healthcare facilities. Suture-associated surgical site …

Reactive oxygen species scavenging sutures for enhanced wound sealing and repair

J Zhu, Q Jin, H Zhao, W Zhu, Z Liu, Q Chen - Small Structures, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Wound healing is a complex biological process including hemostasis, cell proliferation, and
tissue remodeling, which is closely associated with the level of oxidative stress within the …