Nitric oxide (NO) is a gaseous molecule that has a central role in signaling pathways
involved in numerous physiological processes (eg, vasodilation, neurotransmission …

One of the challenges posed by current antibacterial therapy is that the expanded and
massive use of antibiotics endows bacteria with the ability to resist almost all kinds of …

Bacterial-infections are mostly due to bacteria in an adhering, biofilm-mode of growth and
not due to planktonically growing, suspended-bacteria. Biofilm-bacteria are much more …

The demand for agricultural crops continues to escalate with the rapid growth of the
population. However, extreme climates, pests and diseases, and environmental pollution …

Predetermining the physico‐chemical properties, biosafety, and stimuli‐responsiveness of
nanomaterials in biological environments is essential for safe and effective biomedical …

The development of alternative strategies for the efficient treatment of subcutaneous
abscesses that do not require the massive use of antibiotics and surgical intervention is …

The fast advances of theranostic nanomedicine enable the rational design and construction
of diverse functional nanoplatforms for versatile biomedical applications, among which gas …

Featuring high biocompatibility, the emerging field of gas therapy has attracted extensive
attention in the medical and scientific communities. Currently, considerable research has …

Drug-resistant pathogenic bacteria as a worldwide health threat calls for valid antimicrobial
agents and tactics in clinical practice. Positively charged materials usually achieve …

In this review we attempt to clarify the notion of what is meant by the term antibacterial
surfaces and categorise the approaches that are commonly used in the design of …