The multifunctional properties of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) make them attractive
candidates for the treatment of various diseases. AMPs are considered as alternatives to …

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 …

Coronavirus pandemic has evidenced the importance of creating bioactive materials to
mitigate viral infections, especially in healthcare settings and public places. Advances in …

Bacterial adhesion and the succeeding biofilm formation onto surfaces are responsible for
implant-and device-associated infections. Bifunctional coatings integrating both nonfouling …

Hydrogels exhibit excellent moldability, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and extracellular
matrix-like properties, which make them widely used in biomedical fields. Because of their …

The membrane lipid compositions of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are inherently different
in many aspects, although some similarities exist in their structure and composition …

Sulfobetaine-based isocyanate-containing hydrogel films were synthesized on glass
surfaces and the immobilization of small molecules and proteins onto those films was …

Functionalizable hydrogels that are readily accessible and can undergo facile and specific
conjugation with various functional molecules are attractive platforms for many biomedical …

A wreaking havoc condition in current urges the use of antimicrobial materials at its
maximum. The various sectors such as health‐care institutions, food packaging, textile …

Achieving control over the distribution of biocides across the thickness of polymer
nanocomposite films is one of the largest challenges to develop efficient antibacterial …