The development of new procedures aiming at reducing the environmental impact of
polymerization processes is a major societal issue. In this field, light-assisted polymerization …

Photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT) is a very promising alternative to
conventional antibiotics for the efficient inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms; this is …

Colonization of surfaces by microorganisms is an urging problem. In combination with the
increasing antibiotic resistance of pathogenic bacteria, severe infections are reported more …

Healthcare‐associated infections remain a significant health concern, particularly with the
emergence of antibiotic resistance. While these antibiotics have saved countless lives, their …

Abstract Development of novel methods for decontamination of food and food-processing,
food-handling environment, which are compatible with the consumer demand for minimally …

Microbial infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi pose significant global health
threats in diverse environments. While conventional disinfection methods are effective, their …

In this work, keratin films doped with different amounts of methylene blue (MB) were
developed in order to prepare new biodegradable and biocompatible materials for tissue …

The development of new antibacterial coating (against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus
aureus) with the use of a natural dye (curcumin) and epoxidized soybean oil, according to a …

We report on the synthesis of cellulose paper bearing a cationic porphyrin, designed for
antimicrobial applications. Tricationic porphyrin has been covalently grafted on paper …

Bacterial growth on surfaces is a substantial problem in medical equipment, fresh food
storage, and water supply industries. Antibacterial coatings offer a preferred method to …