Issue 4, 2020

Biomimetic antimicrobial material strategies for combating antibiotic resistant bacteria

Abstract

Antibiotic drugs have revolutionized the field of medicine for almost 90 years. However, continued use has led to the rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria, motivating the need for alternative treatments. Several strategies to combat this phenomenon have been investigated, with biomimetic strategies gaining significant appeal due to inherent compatibility with physiologically relevant environments. In this review, we will discuss current antimicrobial strategies and then present an overview on biomimetic antimicrobial material-based strategies for combating antibiotic resistant bacteria.

Graphical abstract: Biomimetic antimicrobial material strategies for combating antibiotic resistant bacteria

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
30 aug 2019
Accepted
18 nov 2019
First published
20 nov 2019

Biomater. Sci., 2020,8, 1089-1100

Author version available

Biomimetic antimicrobial material strategies for combating antibiotic resistant bacteria

E. Chee and A. C. Brown, Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8, 1089 DOI: 10.1039/C9BM01393H

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