The use of indwelling devices in current therapeutic practice is associated with hospital‐
acquired bloodstream and deep tissue infections (1). Transplantation medical procedures …

Many fungal and bacterial pathogens build biofilms, establishing resilient communities on a
variety of clinical surfaces (1, 2). Biofilm formation has become increasingly appreciated as …

Polymicrobial musculoskeletal wound infections are troublesome complications and can be
difficult to treat when caused by invasive fungi or bacteria. However, few local antifungal …

Water is one of the most valuable resources today and its purity is crucial to health and
society well-being. The access to safe drinking water is decreasing in the world, which can …

Circulation of contaminated air by air conditioning equipment promotes infection, notably
bronchial diseases and the development of allergies. The evaporator of the air conditioning …

Micellar composite hydrogel systems represent a promising class of materials for
biomolecule and drug delivery applications. In this work a system combining micellar drug …

Immobilization of solvent (s) by a small amount of solute (s) resulting in a gel is a
supramolecular phenomenon. Small molecular compounds (MW< 3,000) capable of …

Surfaces are often considered to play a passive role in clinical mycology; that is, the outward
face of a medical device to which fungal cells attach and form biofilms. However, materials …

The development of new, green and sustainable platforms able to kill microorganisms
present in water, without compromising water quality and consumer's health, is an urgent …