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Summary: Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have emerged as a frontier in the catalytic field due to their advantages in metal utilization, catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability, with increasing interests in applying them in biomedical fields. Precision engineering the structure and active site towards atomic levels is a trend for nanomedicines, promoting the evolution of metal-based biomedical nanomaterials from nanoparticles to clusters and now to SACs.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

On-demand pulling-off of magnetic nanoparticles from biomaterial surfaces through implant-associated infectious biofilms for enhanced antibiotic efficacy

Kecheng Quan et al.

Summary: This study introduces a novel method using magnetic nanoparticles to eradicate biomaterial-associated infections by creating artificial water channels in biofilms, allowing increased penetrability of antibiotics and enhanced killing of biofilm inhabitants. This innovative approach does not require precise targeting of magnetic nanoparticles and breaks the penetration barrier of infectious biofilms adhering to biomaterial implants on-demand.

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ferumoxytol Nanoparticles Target Biofilms Causing Tooth Decay in the Human Mouth

Yuan Liu et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that ferumoxytol iron oxide nanoparticles exhibit potent antimicrobial specificity against bacterial pathogens in dental biofilms by catalyzing hydrogen peroxide, effectively suppressing tooth decay. These nanoparticles also have the ability to detect pathogenic biofilms on teeth through a colorimetric reaction, highlighting their theranostic potential as targeted anti-infective nanomedicine.

NANO LETTERS (2021)

Article Engineering, Mechanical

Antibacterial properties of ferrimagnetic and superparamagnetic nanoparticles: a comparative study

Mohammadhossein Shahsavari Alavijeh et al.

Summary: This study focuses on the antibacterial impact of magnetic nanocomposite and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles against staphylococcus aureus. Both materials exhibited bacteriostatic effects at low concentrations and bactericidal effects in MFH conditions, making them potential candidates for treating complex infections.

JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Review Materials Science, Biomaterials

Recent advances in functionalized nanomaterials for the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial infections

Clara Colino et al.

Summary: The misuse of antibiotics leading to resistant infections is a global concern that requires new strategies to combat infectious diseases. Recent advances in nanocomposites as alternatives to antibiotics have shown promise in improving antimicrobial efficacy, stability, and reducing side effects. This includes the development of stimuli-responsive systems for targeted drug delivery to infection sites, which can enhance antibacterial effectiveness and reduce microbial resistance.

MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS (2021)

Article Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering

Near-field and Far-field Optical Properties of Silver Nanospheres: Theoretical and Experimental Investigations of the Size, Shape, Dielectric Environment, and Composition Effects

Marzieh Khademalrasool et al.

Summary: This paper investigates the effects of size, shape, dielectric environment, and composition on the optical properties of silver nanoparticles. The study shows that these properties can be tuned to control the localized surface plasmon resonance phenomena in nanoparticles for various applications. The theoretical and experimental results are in good agreement.

PROTECTION OF METALS AND PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF SURFACES (2021)

Review Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine

The dental plaque biofilm matrix

Nicholas S. Jakubovics et al.

Summary: The extracellular matrix of microbial biofilms, such as dental plaque, plays a critical role in maintaining cell spatial arrangement and coordinating cellular functions, impacting the development of dental diseases. Strategies targeting the matrix are crucial for oral health maintenance, with the complex composition of subgingival dental plaque matrix still not fully understood.

PERIODONTOLOGY 2000 (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Interfacial engineering of Bi2S3/Ti3C2Tx MXene based on work function for rapid photo-excited bacteria-killing

Jianfang Li et al.

Summary: An interfacial Schottky junction of Bi2S3/Ti3C2Tx has been designed to improve photocatalytic activity by increasing local electron density and inhibiting electron backflow, effectively eradicating Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Self-activating anti-infection implant

Jieni Fu et al.

Summary: The study introduces a self-activating implant with hydroxyapatite and molybdenum disulfide coating that exhibits potential in simultaneously preventing bacterial infections and accelerating bone regeneration. The coating triggers electron transfer between bacteria and the material, leading to changes in bacterial respiration-activated metabolic pathways and promoting osteoblastic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Enhanced Eradication of Bacterial/Fungi Biofilms by Glucose Oxidase-Modified Magnetic Nanoparticles as a Potential Treatment for Persistent Endodontic Infections

Yanjing Ji et al.

Summary: The study demonstrated efficient removal of PEI-related bacterial/fungal biofilms by utilizing glucose oxidase-modified magnetic nanoparticles, showing high antibacterial activity with concentration-dependent effects. The GMNPs showed excellent cytocompatibility and blood compatibility while disrupting bacterial/fungal biofilms through mechanisms such as magnetic field-induced movements and nutrient starvation.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Antimicrobial Nano-Agents: The Copper Age

Maria Laura Ermini et al.

Summary: Copper-based nanoparticles have shown effective antimicrobial activity and potential contributions to infectious disease management, making them a promising therapeutic approach in the face of major health threats. Understanding the behaviors of CuNPs and their expected impact on disease treatment is crucial for further utilization of this technology.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Bio-assisted synthesis of bimetallic nanoparticles featuring antibacterial and photothermal properties for the removal of biofilms

Roman Nudelman et al.

Summary: Biofilms are a significant cause of bacterial infections in humans, posing a major threat to transplant and chronic wounds patients. By synthesizing dual functionality nanoparticles of Silver and Gold using jellyfish-based scaffold, it is possible to disrupt and prevent the growth of new biofilms, showcasing the dual functionality of the scaffold.

JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Multifunctional CuO-Coated Mesh for Wastewater Treatment: Effective Oil/Water Separation, Organic Contaminants Photodegradation, and Bacterial Photodynamic Inactivation

Tingting Meng et al.

Summary: The study introduces a novel CuO-coated mesh with superhydrophilic/underwater superoleophobic properties, capable of efficiently treating oil, organic dye, and bacterial pollutants in wastewater, demonstrating excellent purification performance.

ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Microbial Life on the Surface of Microplastics in Natural Waters

Olena Stabnikova et al.

Summary: Microplastics, with lower density than water, are concentrated in the neustonic layer near the water-air interface, potentially causing environmental and public health issues. Biofilm-coated microplastics are more attractive for consumption by aquatic animals, increasing their negative impacts. Studying the microbial life on the surface of microplastic particles is crucial for understanding their role in the environment.

APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Reactive oxygen species: the root cause of nanoparticle-induced toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster

Monalisa Mishra et al.

Summary: Nanotechnology is widely used in various industries, but also carries toxicity risks, mainly related to the generation of reactive oxygen species. Insufficient antioxidant enzymes to combat ROS may lead to DNA damage, cell damage, cytotoxicity, apoptosis, and abnormal physiological and genetic conditions.

FREE RADICAL RESEARCH (2021)

Review Engineering, Biomedical

Antibacterial approaches in tissue engineering using metal ions and nanoparticles: From mechanisms to applications

Maria Godoy-Gallardo et al.

Summary: Bacterial infection of implanted scaffolds is a serious threat, especially with the rise of multidrug resistance. Metal ions and ion nanoparticles have shown potential in reducing or eliminating bacteria through mechanisms like oxidative stress induction and disruption of biomolecules. Combining different metal ions and nanoparticles can lead to synergistic effects and improved microbial killing, with reduced potential side effects to the host.

BIOACTIVE MATERIALS (2021)

Review Medicine, Research & Experimental

Development of Hydrogels with Self-Healing Properties for Delivery of Bioactive Agents

Wing-Fu Lai

Summary: Hydrogels are soft materials used for bioactive agent delivery, but their high water content often results in poor mechanical strength. Researchers are exploring the design of self-healing hydrogel carriers to minimize structural damage during the release of bioactive agents.

MOLECULAR PHARMACEUTICS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Na+ inserted metal-organic framework for rapid therapy of bacteria-infected osteomyelitis through microwave strengthened Fenton reaction and thermal effects

Shubin Wei et al.

Summary: In this study, a rapid and noninvasive therapeutic strategy was developed using Prussian blue as a microwave-responsive material to effectively treat bacteria-induced osteomyelitis. The released Fe2+ and Fe3+ from PB could easily penetrate bacterial membrane by microwave, react with H2O2 and GSH inside bacteria, leading to the final death of the bacteria due to the synergistic action of microwave, microwave thermal effect and Fe2+/Fe3+ induced Fenton reaction/GSH consumption. This study provides novel insight for designing remote and noninvasive antibacterial systems for treating deep bacteria-infected diseases.

NANO TODAY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Recent advances in the applications OF molybdenum sulphide heterostructures for water treatment technologies

Manju Kurian

Summary: Molybdenum disulphide, as a unique representative of two-dimensional materials, has attracted wide research interest due to its characteristic properties and diverse applications. It has been widely studied for sensors, energy storage, and environmental applications, showing potential for future development.

FLATCHEM (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Nanobiosystems for Antimicrobial Drug-Resistant Infections

Foteini Gkartziou et al.

Summary: The review article focuses on nine leading antimicrobial drug-resistant organisms causing difficult-to-treat infections, discussing bacteriophages and nanosystems developed or used in the last 20 years, highlighting the potential of nano-antimicrobials for the treatment of persistent infections.

NANOMATERIALS (2021)

Review Immunology

Influence of Hypoxia on the Epithelial-Pathogen Interactions in the Lung: Implications for Respiratory Disease

Lee K. Page et al.

Summary: Hypoxia is common in infected and inflamed tissues, playing a role in modulating host-pathogen interactions at the airway epithelium. The dysregulation of airway epithelial innate immune response in hypoxic conditions is associated with chronic lung inflammation. Further research is needed to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions and to identify novel therapeutic targets for chronic inflammatory lung diseases.

FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY (2021)

Editorial Material Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Sustainable implementation of innovative technologies for water purification

Bart Van der Bruggen

Summary: One of the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations is to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, which requires investment in water purification technologies. World Water Day provides an opportunity to discuss whether such investments will help achieve this admirable goal.

NATURE REVIEWS CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Gold-Platinum Nanodots with High-Peroxidase-like Activity and Photothermal Conversion Efficiency for Antibacterial Therapy

Shengnan Zhang et al.

Summary: The study introduces a simple and fast synthesized gold-platinum nanodots that exhibit broad-spectrum antibacterial properties against bacterial infections and have been shown to promote wound healing in in vivo experiments. These nanodots have good biocompatibility and low toxicity, showing potential as a new option for future antibacterial therapy.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Single-Atom Catalysis for Efficient Sonodynamic Therapy of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus-Infected Osteomyelitis

Yi Yu et al.

Summary: This study developed an ultrasound-activated single-atom catalyst for the efficient treatment of MRSA-infected osteomyelitis, showing great significance in the treatment of osteomyelitis.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Photocatalytic Rejuvenation Enabled Self-Sanitizing, Reusable, and Biodegradable Masks against COVID-19

Qiang Li et al.

Summary: A reusable, biodegradable, and antibacterial mask was designed in this study to address the challenges in recycling and sterilizing used masks, containing photocatalytic N-TiO2/TiO2 for 100% bacteria disinfection. The mask also showed enhanced mechanical performance, breathability, and particle filterability compared to commercial single-use masks, making it a sustainable and efficient alternative for PPE during COVID-19.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

An Engineered Pseudo-Macrophage for Rapid Treatment of Bacteria-Infected Osteomyelitis via Microwave-Excited Anti-Infection and Immunoregulation

Jieni Fu et al.

Summary: MW-responsive engineered pseudo-macrophages (M-Fe3O4/Au NPs) are able to clear Staphylococcus aureus infections, induce M2 polarization of macrophages, and enhance osteogenic differentiation of MSCs under MW irradiation. Fe3O4/Au NPs generate reactive oxygen species and heat under MW irradiation, promoting the production of ROS and reducing inflammatory cytokines secretion in MSCs. The engineered pseudo-macrophages show promise for treating bacterial infections and promoting osteogenic differentiation in deep tissues under MW irradiation.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Glucose-Powered Activatable Nanozyme Breaking pH and H2O2 Limitations for Treating Diabetic Infections

Lifang Chen et al.

Summary: This study presents an activatable nanozyme with targeting capability to overcome the local pH and H2O2 limitations under physiological conditions, demonstrating potential for treating chronic wounds.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Biology

Regulatory mechanisms of lipid biosynthesis in microalgae

Hui Chen et al.

Summary: Microalgal lipids are promising feedstocks for biofuel production, particularly triacylglycerol, but addressing fundamental biological questions such as lipid biosynthesis regulation is crucial for commercial use. Understanding of microalgal lipid biosynthesis and potential solutions to obstacles provide valuable guidance for future research and application of microalgae-based lipids.

BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS (2021)

Article Engineering, Biomedical

An orthobiologics-free strategy for synergistic photocatalytic antibacterial and osseointegration

Zengjie Zhang et al.

Summary: This study proposed a novel strategy that does not require orthobiologics, by self-assembling copper sulphide nanoparticles and reduced graphene oxide on the implant surface to achieve the synergistic effect of photocatalytic antibacterial and pro-osteogenic capacity. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated significantly enhanced antibacterial efficacy and promotion of bone tissue growth.

BIOMATERIALS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Bacteria activated-macrophage membrane-coated tough nanocomposite hydrogel with targeted photothermal antibacterial ability for infected wound healing

Jia Li et al.

Summary: A novel multifunctional nanocomposite antibacterial hydrogel with high strength and toughness has been successfully prepared, which can specifically recognize the source bacteria and kill 98% of bacteria. This hydrogel implanted in rats can promote the healing of infected wounds and avoid secondary damage.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Determination of ferrimagnetic and superparamagnetic components of magnetization and the effect of particle size on structural, magnetic and hyperfine properties of Mg0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nanoparticles

Subin P. John et al.

Summary: Fine-tuning of magnetic parameters by controlling particle size is crucial for the effective use of magnetic nanoparticles. The study found that as particle size increases, magnetic dead layer thickness decreases, saturation magnetization increases, and coercivity and blocking temperature decrease. The analysis also showed the presence of ferrimagnetic and superparamagnetic components, with their proportions changing with particle size.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

2D MOF Periodontitis Photodynamic Ion Therapy

Jun Li et al.

Summary: A novel ointment containing 2D MOF nanosheets is designed with enhanced photocatalytic activity, showing strong antimicrobial properties against various oral pathogens. This heterostructure exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and superior therapeutic effects, including rapid antibacterial activity, alleviation of inflammation, and improved angiogenesis.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Microplasma synthesis of titanium dioxide nanowires

William Clower et al.

Summary: In this study, a process for producing titanium dioxide nanowires through microplasma synthesis in atmospheric conditions was developed. The growth of titanium dioxide nanowires on the surface of the titanium anode was facilitated by the formation of reactive species. The analysis of reaction mechanisms was carried out using EDS and XRD techniques, while variations in electrode materials and composition were explored.

MATERIALS LETTERS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

Ciprofloxacin conjugated gold nanorods with pH induced surface charge transformable activities to combat drug resistant bacteria and their biofilms

Meihui Yin et al.

Summary: A novel synergistic chemo-photothermal integrated antimicrobial platform was developed, showing enhanced killing efficiency against multidrug resistant bacteria (MDR) and their biofilms.

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Construction of a novel lanthanum carbonate-grafted ZSM-5 zeolite for effective highly selective phosphate removal from wastewater

Yi Yang et al.

Summary: The novel LC-ZSM-5 adsorbent has high adsorption capacity and rate, effectively removing phosphate from wastewater with stability. The adsorption process is influenced by both phosphate concentration and interaction between adsorbent and adsorbate.

MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Detection of pesticides using nanozymes: Trends, challenges and outlook

Sanjana Naveen Prasad et al.

Summary: This review critically discusses recent advances in nanozyme-based sensing strategies for pesticide detection, highlighting their advantages and working principles, while also addressing the associated limitations that must be overcome.

TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Property-Tuneable Microgels Fabricated by Using Flow-Focusing Microfluidic Geometry for Bioactive Agent Delivery

Wing-Fu Lai et al.

Summary: This study explores the use of Gelatine Methacryloyl (GM) in fabricating microgels for bioactive agent delivery. The microfluidic approach used in this study generates highly monodisperse microgels with tunable size. Tetracycline hydrochloride was used as a model agent to demonstrate prolonged release capabilities of the microgels, which showed potential for applications in food and pharmaceutical industries.

PHARMACEUTICS (2021)

Review Infectious Diseases

Bactericidal and Virucidal Activities of Biogenic Metal-Based Nanoparticles: Advances and Perspectives

Gonzalo Tortella et al.

Summary: Significant progress has been made in the preparation and application of engineered nanoparticles in the medical field, particularly for antibacterial and antiviral purposes. Metal-based nanoparticles have been utilized as potent antimicrobial agents, synthesized through traditional methods or biogenic processes, offering diverse antimicrobial effects based on their characteristics.

ANTIBIOTICS-BASEL (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Rational design of metal-based antimicrobial nanomaterials in environmental applications

Yu Chong et al.

Summary: This review focuses on the rational design and environmental applications of metal-based antimicrobial nanomaterials for controlling pathogenic bacteria. It discusses the antibacterial properties and mechanisms of typical metal-based nanomaterials, as well as strategies to enhance their performance through tuning physico-chemical properties and considering environmental factors. Recent progress in water disinfection and biofouling control using metal-based antibacterial nanomaterials is also presented.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO (2021)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

A fluorescent nanobiocide based on ROS generation for eliminating pathogenic and multidrug-resistant bacteria

Jie Li et al.

Summary: The glycomimetic-decorated fluorescent nanobiocide mediates the release of ROS and provides accurate targeting of pathogenic bacteria. It disrupts bacterial adhesion to host cells efficiently while allowing simultaneous fluorescent reporting and sterilization.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Brief survey on organometalated antibacterial drugs and metal-based materials with antibacterial activity

Przemyslaw Bieganski et al.

Summary: Research has shown the potential of metal organometallic-derived antibacterial drugs and metal materials in the field of antimicrobials. By modifying existing antibacterial drugs with metal organometallic compounds and developing metal materials with antibacterial properties, drug resistance in bacteria can be overcome. Advances in the use of metal-based nanomaterials in medical devices and environmental pollution control have also been reported.

RSC CHEMICAL BIOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Paclitaxel-loaded magnetic nanocrystals for tumor neovascular-targeted theranostics: an amplifying synergistic therapy combining magnetic hyperthermia with chemotherapy

Shuangyu Liu et al.

Summary: This study successfully synthesized tumor neovascular-targeted Mn-Zn ferrite magnetic nanocrystals loaded with paclitaxel for effective tumor treatment through the combination of magnetic hyperthermia and chemotherapy. In vivo experiments demonstrated the excellent targeting and heating properties of this therapy, improving anti-tumor efficacy and increasing survival time in mice.

NANOSCALE (2021)

Review Food Science & Technology

Aptamers: an emerging class of bioaffinity ligands in bioactive peptide applications

Caleb Acquah et al.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Localized Surface Plasmon Resonances of Simple Tunable Plasmonic Nanostructures

Luke C. Ugwuoke et al.

PLASMONICS (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Enzyme-Responsive Ag Nanoparticle Assemblies in Targeting Antibacterial against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Yan-Ming Zuo et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Antibacterial Liquid Metals: Biofilm Treatment via Magnetic Activation

Aaron Elbourne et al.

ACS NANO (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ag Nanoparticles Cluster with pH-Triggered Reassembly in Targeting Antimicrobial Applications

Xianli Xie et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Antibacterial Agents Targeting the Bacterial Cell Wall

Li Shan et al.

CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY (2020)

Article Materials Science, Coatings & Films

Preparation and study on the optical, mechanical, and antibacterial properties of polylactic acid/ZnO/TiO2 shared nanocomposites

Ali Tajdari et al.

JOURNAL OF PLASTIC FILM & SHEETING (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Photothermal Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activity of Black Phosphorus/Gold Nanocomposites against Pathogenic Bacteria

Ilknur Aksoy et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Can N95 Respirators Be Reused after Disinfection? How Many Times?

Lei Liao et al.

ACS NANO (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Aerosol Filtration Efficiency of Common Fabrics Used in Respiratory Cloth Masks

Abhiteja Konda et al.

ACS NANO (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Hyperthermia response of PEGylated magnetic graphene nanocomposites for heating applications and accelerate antibacterial activity using magnetic fluid hyperthermia

Shadie Hatamie et al.

APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING (2020)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Nanostructured titanium nitride for highly sensitive localized surface plasmon resonance biosensing

Chen Xu et al.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Metal-Based Nanoparticles as Antimicrobial Agents: An Overview

Elena Sanchez-Lopez et al.

NANOMATERIALS (2020)

Review Environmental Sciences

A review of the current environmental challenges of the steel industry and its value chain

Alberto N. Conejo et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2020)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

Mussel-Inspired Durable Antimicrobial Contact Lenses: The Role of Covalent and Noncovalent Attachment of Antimicrobials

Chetna Dhand et al.

ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Antimicrobial Metal Nanomaterials: From Passive to Stimuli-Activated Applications

Samuel Cheeseman et al.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Graphene/CuO2 Nanoshuttles with Controllable Release of Oxygen Nanobubbles Promoting Interruption of Bacterial Respiration

Marziyeh Jannesari et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Photocatalytic Nanowires-Based Air Filter: Towards Reusable Protective Masks

Endre Horvath et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Review Multidisciplinary Sciences

Face Masks in the New COVID-19 Normal: Materials, Testing, and Perspectives

Ming Hui Chua et al.

RESEARCH (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Bi2S3 coated Au nanorods for enhanced photodynamic and photothermal antibacterial activities under NIR light

Wan-Ni Wang et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

Article Biophysics

Combining Ag and γ-Fe2O3 properties to produce effective antibacterial nanocomposites

Yurena Luengo et al.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES (2020)

News Item Multidisciplinary Sciences

WHAT THE DATA SAY ABOUT WEARING FACE MASKS

Lynne Peeples

NATURE (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Low-cost measurement of face mask efficacy for filtering expelled droplets during speech

Emma P. Fischer et al.

SCIENCE ADVANCES (2020)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Chitosan-stabilized silver nanoclusters with luminescent, photothermal and antibacterial properties

Alberto Nakal-Chidiac et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Binary composite MoS2/TiO2 nanotube arrays as a recyclable and efficient photocatalyst for solar water disinfection

Huiling Yan et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

Review Materials Science, Biomaterials

Emerging antibacterial nanomedicine for enhanced antibiotic therapy

Shuting Wang et al.

BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE (2020)

Article Engineering, Biomedical

ROS-scavenging hydrogel to promote healing of bacteria infected diabetic wounds

He Zhao et al.

BIOMATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Magnetic hyperthermia with ε-Fe2O3 nanoparticles

Yuanyu Gu et al.

RSC ADVANCES (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Smart release of antimicrobial ZnO nanoplates from a pH-responsive keratin hydrogel

Maria E. Villanueva et al.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2019)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Nanostructured TiO2 anatase-rutile-carbon solid coating with visible light antimicrobial activity

Susan P. Krumdieck et al.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Silica-Coated Gold-Silver Nanocages as Photothermal Antibacterial Agents for Combined Anti-Infective Therapy

Shuangmei Wu et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Nanoparticles for Oral Biofilm Treatments

Danielle S. W. Benoit et al.

ACS NANO (2019)

Article Construction & Building Technology

Impacts of indoor surface finishes on bacterial viability

Jinglin Hu et al.

INDOOR AIR (2019)

Review Chemistry, Physical

A review on bidirectional analogies between the photocatalysis and antibacterial properties of ZnO

Junli Liu et al.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2019)

Review Microbiology

Type IV pili: dynamics, biophysics and functional consequences

Lisa Craig et al.

NATURE REVIEWS MICROBIOLOGY (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Enzyme-Responsive Mesoporous Ruthenium for Combined Chemo-Photothermal Therapy of Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Yanan Liu et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Antimicrobial Peptide-Reduced Gold Nanoclusters with Charge-Reversal Moieties for Bacterial Targeting and Imaging

Dicky Pranantyo et al.

BIOMACROMOLECULES (2019)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Polydopamine coating decreases longitudinal plasmon of Au nanorods: Experiment and simulations

Boris N. Khlebtsov et al.

APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Gram-Negative Bacteria Targeting Mediated by Carbohydrate-Carbohydrate Interactions Induced by Surface-Modified Nanoparticles

Larissa Brentano Capeletti et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Albumin Broadens the Antibacterial Capabilities of Nonantibiotic Small Molecule-Capped Gold Nanoparticles

Zhencheng Sun et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Targeted delivery of antibiotics to the infected pulmonary tissues using ROS-responsive nanoparticles

Yu Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY (2019)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Bactericidal and Cytotoxic Properties of Silver Nanoparticles

Chengzhu Liao et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2019)

Review Microbiology

Biofilm-associated infection by enterococci

Jun-Hong Ch'ng et al.

NATURE REVIEWS MICROBIOLOGY (2019)

Article Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering

Superparamagnetic CoFe2O4@Au with High Specific Absorption Rate and Intrinsic Loss Power for Magnetic Fluid Hyperthermia Applications

Sandip Sabale et al.

ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA-ENGLISH LETTERS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hierarchically Patterned Polydopamine-Containing Membranes for Periodontal Tissue Engineering

Mohammad Mandi Hasani-Sadrabadi et al.

ACS NANO (2019)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

Synthesis of magnetite hybrid nanocomplexes to eliminate bacteria and enhance biofilm disruption

Chao Zhang et al.

BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE (2019)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

Silver nanoparticles with pH induced surface charge switchable properties for antibacterial and antibiofilm applications

Zhuangzhuang Qiao et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Supramolecular hydrogels for antimicrobial therapy

Benhui Hu et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2018)

Article Infectious Diseases

In situ antimicrobial behavior of materials with copper-based additives in a hospital environment

Humberto Palza et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Degradation Chemistry and Stabilization of Exfoliated Few-Layer Black Phosphorus in Water

Taiming Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2018)

Article Materials Science, Biomaterials

Incorporation of zinc oxide nanoparticles improved the mechanical, water vapor barrier, UV-light barrier, and antibacterial properties of PLA-based nanocomposite films

Shiv Shankar et al.

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS (2018)

Article Engineering, Biomedical

Fabrication of enzyme-responsive composite coating for the design of antibacterial surface

Peng Liu et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE (2018)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Visible-Light-Triggered Reactive-Oxygen-Species-Mediated Antibacterial Activity of Peroxidase-Mimic CuO Nanorods

Md. Nurul Karim et al.

ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS (2018)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Dental caries

Nigel B. Pitts et al.

NATURE REVIEWS DISEASE PRIMERS (2017)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Review on magnetic nanoparticles for magnetic nanofluid hyperthermia application

Ziba Hedayatnasab et al.

MATERIALS & DESIGN (2017)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Potentiating antibiotics in drug-resistant clinical isolates via stimuli-activated superoxide generation

Colleen M. Courtney et al.

SCIENCE ADVANCES (2017)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

H2O2-responsive theranostic nanomedicine

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