Antimicrobial resistance is now considered a major global challenge; compromising medical
advancements and our ability to treat infectious disease. Increased antimicrobial resistance …

The spread of antibiotic resistance and increasing prevalence of biofilm-associated
infections is driving demand for new means to treat bacterial infection. Nanotechnology …

Biomedical devices are essential for patient diagnosis and treatment; however, when blood
comes in contact with foreign surfaces or homeostasis is disrupted, complications including …

Development of new types of antibacterial coatings or nanocomposites is of great
importance due to widespread multidrug-resistant infections including bacterial infections …

In this highlight, we summarize the surface modification approaches for development of
infection-resistant coatings for biomedical devices and implants. We discuss the relevant key …

Treating bone defects coupled with pathogen infections poses a formidable challenge to
clinical medicine. Thus, there is an urgent need to develop orthopedic implants that provide …

Polyurethane (PU) is a well‐known synthetic polymer consisting of isocyanates, polyols, and
chain extenders. The incorporation of fillers into the PU polymeric matrix, including inorganic …

Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile pathogen known to cause hospital-and community-
acquired, foodborne, and zoonotic infections. The clinical infections by S. aureus cause an …

The development of high-performance and sustainable bio-based adhesives has become a
significant strategy for solving concerns regarding environmental pollution, resource …

Due to their mechanical properties, ranging from flexible to hard materials, polyurethanes
(PUs) have been widely used in many industrial and biomedical applications. PUs' …