ReviewACS nano2023
Review of Antimicrobial Nanocoatings in Medicine and Dentistry: Mechanisms of Action, Biocompatibility Performance, Safety, and Benefits Compared to Antibiotics.
Review in ACS nano, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 69 papers.
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69 citing papers in PubMed, 199 citations in OpenAlex.
- Development of Antimicrobial Chitosan-Silver and Chitosan-Gold Nanocomposite Films by 3D Printing for Skin Application.ACS omega · 2026Article
- Triple-Shielded Microneedle Patch: A Synergistic Approach to Combat Infection, Oxidation and Inflammation in Wound Healing.Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany) · 2026Article
- From Bench to Bone: Translational Pathways of Nanomaterial-Based Therapies in Craniomaxillomandibulofacial and Cranial Vault Reconstruction.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Nano-engineering the titanium-tissue interface: a 15 year perspective on bio-functionalization and surface innovation.Nanoscale advances · 2026Review
- Glycosylated graphene-nylon fiber: A new material platform to balance the nanotoxicity and bioactivity for anti-infective therapy.Bioactive materials · 2026Article
- Biogenic Selenium Nanoparticles Functionalized with Natural Polymers or Phytochemicals for Targeted Disruption ofJournal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
- Advances in Polymer Film and Coating Technologies for Enhanced Surface Functionality.Polymers · 2026Review
- Contact-Dependent Antibacterial Performance of Silver Nanoparticles Encapsulated in Collagen-Based Gels.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
- Fluorescence-Guided Chitosan and Eugenol-Based Carbon Dots for Comprehensive Infection Control and In Vitro Wound-Healing Applications in Dentistry.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Fullerene C60 in dental materials: a comprehensive review of carbon nanotechnology applications and future prospects.Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2026Review
- Spray Coating Oxidized Graphene-Based Materials Makes Polyurethane Surfaces Antibacterial and Biocompatible: A Promising Approach for Medical Devices.ACS applied materials & interfaces · 2026Article
- An Exploration of Nanobiotechnology Bridging Patho-Therapeutics with Regenerative and Clinical Perspectives in Periodontitis.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
- Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Kedrostis nana (Lam.) Cogn. extracts and its biological activities.Frontiers in chemistry · 2026Article
- Dimensionally Engineered Nanotherapeutics for Pulpitis and Periodontitis: From Structural Design to Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Precision Therapy.International journal of nanomedicine · 2026Review
- Nano-Modified Titanium Implant Surfaces for the Prevention and Treatment of Peri-Implantitis: A Review.International journal of nanomedicine · 2026Review
- Silver nanoparticles at sub-cytotoxic levels increase enteric pathogen invasion by compromising intestinal epithelial barrier integrity.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Article
- Simplified chemical deposition of CuJournal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2025Article
- Algal metabolites as emerging anti-virulence therapeutics against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Archives of microbiology · 2025Review
- Layer by layer preparation of FeScientific reports · 2025Article
- Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 (ZIF-8) as a Carrier for Kaempferol Delivery to Protect Against Gamma Radiation-Induced Mortality and Damage.Pharmaceutics · 2025Article
9 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
This review discusses topics relevant to the development of antimicrobial nanocoatings and nanoscale surface modifications for medical and dental applications. Nanomaterials have unique properties compared to their micro- and macro-scale counterparts and can be used to reduce or inhibit bacterial growth, surface colonization and biofilm development. Generally, nanocoatings exert their antimicrobial effects through biochemical reactions, production of reactive oxygen species or ionic release, while modified nanotopographies create a physically hostile surface for bacteria, killing cells via biomechanical damage. Nanocoatings may consist of metal nanoparticles including silver, copper, gold, zinc, titanium, and aluminum, while nonmetallic compounds used in nanocoatings may be carbon-based in the form of graphene or carbon nanotubes, or composed of silica or chitosan. Surface nanotopography can be modified by the inclusion of nanoprotrusions or black silicon. Two or more nanomaterials can be combined to form nanocomposites with distinct chemical or physical characteristics, allowing combination of different properties such as antimicrobial activity, biocompatibility, strength, and durability. Despite their wide range of applications in medical engineering, questions have been raised regarding potential toxicity and hazards. Current legal frameworks do not effectively regulate antimicrobial nanocoatings in matters of safety, with open questions remaining about risk analysis and occupational exposure limits not considering coating-based approaches. Bacterial resistance to nanomaterials is also a concern, especially where it may affect wider antimicrobial resistance. Nanocoatings have excellent potential for future use, but safe development of antimicrobials requires careful consideration of the "One Health" agenda, appropriate legislation, and risk assessment.
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