Microbial infection is a severe concern, requiring the use of significant amounts of
antimicrobials/biocides, not only in the hospital setting, but also in other environments. The …

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the USA according to the American Cancer
Society. In the past 5 years,“theranostic nanomedicine”, for both therapeutics and imaging …

A simple phyto-assisted synthesis of zinc oxide nanowires (ZnO NWs) employing urinary
tract infection (UTI) controlling traditional medicinal plant Pedalium murex L. mucilage, their …

As one of the most common hospital-acquired infections, catheter-related infections (CRIs)
which are caused by microbial colonization lead to increasing morbidity and mortality of …

Healthcare‐associated infections remain a significant health concern, particularly with the
emergence of antibiotic resistance. While these antibiotics have saved countless lives, their …

The emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria is a major threat to the practice of modern
medicine. Photobactericidal agents have obtained significant attention as promising …

The prevalence of healthcare‐associated infection caused by multidrug‐resistant bacteria is
of critical concern worldwide. It is reported on the development of a bactericidal surface …

Methylene blue (MB) has been used in the textile industry since it was first extracted by the
German chemist Heinrich Caro. Its pharmacological properties have also been applied …

Emerging technologies in antimicrobial coatings can help improve the quality and safety of
our food supply. The goal of this review is to survey the major classes of antimicrobial agents …

A simple procedure to develop antibacterial surfaces using thiol-capped gold nanoparticles
(AuNPs) is shown, which effectively kill bacteria under dark and light conditions. The effect of …