Injudicious use of antibiotics has been the main driver of severe bacterial non-susceptibility
to commonly available antibiotics (known as drug resistance or antimicrobial resistance), a …

Bacterial contamination is a severe issue that affects medical devices, hospital tools and
surfaces. When microorganisms adhere to a surface (eg, medical devices or implants) they …

Bacterial biofilms are highly protected surface attached communities of bacteria that typically
cause chronic infections. To address their recalcitrance to antibiotics and minimise side …

Microbial infection diseases are a major threat to human health and have become one of the
main causes of mortality. The search for novel antimicrobial strategies is an important …

A polydopamine-polyurethane (PDA-WPU)-based polymeric matrix with efficient light-to-
heat conversion properties that can initiate light-activated temperature elevations is …

Nosocomial infections are a significant threat to public health that leads to substantial
morbidity and mortality. The emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant organisms have …

Plasmonic nanoparticles, such as gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), have been actively applied in
solar vapor generation for seawater desalination and water purification, owing to their …

Currently there is a strong demand for novel protective materials with efficient antibacterial
properties. Nanocomposite materials loaded with photo-thermally active nanoparticles can …

Numerous contemporary antibiotic treatment regimens have become ineffective owing to the
increasing incidence of drug tolerance. As a result, it is pertinent to seek novel and …

The new and unique possibilities that nanomaterials offer have greatly impacted
biomedicine, from the treatment and diagnosis of diseases, to the specific and optimized …