Osteomyelitis is a destructive disease of bone tissue caused by infection with pathogenic
microorganisms. Because of the complex and long‐term abnormal conditions, osteomyelitis …

Polymeric materials containing quaternary ammonium and/or phosphonium salts have been
extensively studied and applied to a variety of antimicrobial-relevant areas. With various …

This article describes the state of the art in the field of antimicrobial polymeric systems during
the last decade. Keeping in mind the multitude of existing systems, a classification of the …

Synergistic therapeutic strategies for bacterial infection have attracted extensive attentions
owing to their enhanced therapeutic effects and less adverse effects compared with …

To overcome the organic-/bio-fouling of the membrane, a dual-functional ultrafiltration
membrane containing quaternary ammonium and zwitterionic polymers via quaternization …

Cationic compounds are promising candidates for development of antimicrobial agents.
Positive charges attached to surfaces, particles, polymers, peptides or bilayers have been …

Complex epidemiological situation, nosocomial infections, microbial contamination, and
infection risks in hospital and dental equipment have led to an ever-growing need for …

Bacterial infection often leads to inflammatory responses and delays wound healing.
Chitosan (CS)-based composite hydrogels can hold desirable mechanical properties and …

Rapid antimicrobial action is an important advantage of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) over
antibiotics, which is also a reason for AMPs being less likely to induce bacterial resistance …

Dual-functional antifogging/antimicrobial polymer coatings were prepared by forming a semi-
interpenetrating polymer network (SIPN) of partially quaternized poly (2-(dimethylamino) …