Antipathogenic properties and applications of low-dimensional materials

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 Elbourne () and Sumeet Walia ()
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Z. L. Shaw: RMIT University
Sruthi Kuriakose: 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
Aaron Elbourne: RMIT University
Sumeet Walia: RMIT University

Nature Communications, 2021, vol. 12, issue 1, 1-19

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-23278-7

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