Antibacterial materials that prevent bacterial infections and mitigate bacterial virulence have
attracted great scientific interests. In recent decades, the bactericidal polymers have been …

Nearly a century has passed since the discovery of the first antibiotics. With each passing
decade, more bacterial strains developed resistance towards existing antibiotics. Alternative …

Abstract Objective Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) represent one of the most
effective classes of disinfectant agents in dental materials and resin nanocomposites. This …

Anti-infective biomaterials need to be tailored according to the specific clinical application.
All their properties have to be tuned to achieve the best anti-infective performance together …

Light-weight and flexible methyl vinyl silicon rubber (VMQ)/multi-walled carbon nanotubes
(MWCNTs)/ferriferrous oxide (Fe 3 O 4) nanocomposite foams with efficient electromagnetic …

The use of implantable medical devices is a common and indispensable part of medical
care for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. However, as side effect, the implant of …

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

Biofilms contain group (s) of microorganisms that are found to be associated with the biotic
and abiotic surfaces. Biofilms contain either homogenous or heterogeneous populations of …

Zwitterionic polymers are generally viewed as a new class of nonfouling materials. Unlike
their poly (ethylene glycol)(PEG) counterparts, zwitterionic polymers have a broader …

The major strategies for designing surfaces that prevent fouling due to proteins, bacteria,
and marine organisms are reviewed. Biofouling is of great concern in numerous applications …