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Antipathogenic properties and applications of low-dimensional materials

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  • Z. L. Shaw

    (RMIT University)

  • Sruthi Kuriakose

    (RMIT University
    RMIT University)

  • Samuel Cheeseman

    (RMIT University)

  • Michael D. Dickey

    (North Carolina State University)

  • Jan Genzer

    (North Carolina State University)

  • Andrew J. Christofferson

    (RMIT University)

  • Russell J. Crawford

    (RMIT University)

  • Chris F. McConville

    (Deakin University, Geelong)

  • James Chapman

    (RMIT University)

  • Vi Khanh Truong

    (RMIT University
    North Carolina State University)

  • Aaron Elbourne

    (RMIT University)

  • Sumeet Walia

    (RMIT University
    RMIT University)

Abstract

A major health concern of the 21st century is the rise of multi-drug resistant pathogenic microbial species. Recent technological advancements have led to considerable opportunities for low-dimensional materials (LDMs) as potential next-generation antimicrobials. LDMs have demonstrated antimicrobial behaviour towards a variety of pathogenic bacterial and fungal cells, due to their unique physicochemical properties. This review provides a critical assessment of current LDMs that have exhibited antimicrobial behaviour and their mechanism of action. Future design considerations and constraints in deploying LDMs for antimicrobial applications are discussed. It is envisioned that this review will guide future design parameters for LDM-based antimicrobial applications.

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  • Z. L. Shaw & Sruthi Kuriakose & Samuel Cheeseman & Michael D. Dickey & Jan Genzer & Andrew J. Christofferson & Russell J. Crawford & Chris F. McConville & James Chapman & Vi Khanh Truong & Aaron Elbou, 2021. "Antipathogenic properties and applications of low-dimensional materials," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 12(1), pages 1-19, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:12:y:2021:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-021-23278-7
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-23278-7
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