Review of antimicrobial nanocoatings in medicine and dentistry: mechanisms of action, biocompatibility performance, safety, and benefits compared to antibiotics

J Butler, RD Handy, M Upton, A Besinis - ACS nano, 2023 - ACS Publications
This review discusses topics relevant to the development of antimicrobial nanocoatings and
nanoscale surface modifications for medical and dental applications. Nanomaterials have …

Antimicrobial properties of ZnO nanomaterials: A review

R Kumar, A Umar, G Kumar, HS Nalwa - Ceramics International, 2017 - Elsevier
Waterborne diseases significantly affect the human health and are responsible for high
mortality rates worldwide. Traditional methods of the treatment are now insignificant as …

Functional nanocomposites and their potential applications: A review

T Hassan, A Salam, A Khan, SU Khan… - Journal of Polymer …, 2021 - Springer
Herein, the review aims to compile some reportable work of researchers carried concerning
the use of nanomaterials in the polymeric composites for significant improvements in the …

[HTML][HTML] Review of the untapped potentials of antimicrobial materials in the construction sector

SK Kirthika, G Goel, A Matthews, S Goel - Progress in Materials Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Microbes can influence the durability of civil engineering structures. Damage caused by
microbes (known as biodeterioration) results in compromised structural integrity causing …

[HTML][HTML] Sol-gel synthesis of thorn-like ZnO nanoparticles endorsing mechanical stirring effect and their antimicrobial activities: Potential role as nano-antibiotics

MF Khan, AH Ansari, M Hameedullah, E Ahmad… - Scientific reports, 2016 - nature.com
The effect of mechanical stirring on sol-gel synthesis of thorn-like ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-
NPs) and antimicrobial activities is successfully reported in this study. The in-house …

Effect of different fruit peels on the functional properties of gelatin/polyethylene bilayer films for active packaging

ZAN Hanani, ABA Husna, SN Syahida… - Food Packaging and …, 2018 - Elsevier
This study investigated the effect of different fruit peel powders on the functional properties of
gelatin/polyethylene bilayer (GPB) films for active packaging. Fruit peels are often regarded …

Antimicrobial nanoparticles incorporated in edible coatings and films for the preservation of fruits and vegetables

Y Xing, W Li, Q Wang, X Li, Q Xu, X Guo, X Bi, X Liu… - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Edible coatings and films (ECF) are employed as matrixes for incorporating antimicrobial
nanoparticles (NPs), and then they are applied on the fruits and vegetables to prolong shelf …

Durable antibacterial and UV protections of in situ synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles onto cotton fabrics

TI Shaheen, ME El-Naggar, AM Abdelgawad… - International journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Herein we represent a new discovery based on amine material called hexamethyltriethylene
tetramine (HMTETA). We have observed that when an aqueous solution of Zn (NO 3)· 6H 2 …

Advances and challenges for the use of engineered nanoparticles in food contact materials

JC Hannon, J Kerry, M Cruz-Romero, M Morris… - Trends in Food Science …, 2015 - Elsevier
Highlights•Nanotechnology has great potential in the food industry.•Uncertainty surrounds
the migration of nanoparticles from packaging into food.•Non-metal nanoparticles may be a …

Selective antibiofilm properties and biocompatibility of nano-ZnO and nano-ZnO/Ag coated surfaces

M Rosenberg, M Visnapuu, H Vija, V Kisand… - Scientific Reports, 2020 - nature.com
Spread of pathogenic microbes and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in health-care settings and
public spaces is a serious public health challenge. Materials that prevent solid surface …