Colloid particle formulations for antimicrobial applications

Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
Ahmed F HalbusVesselin N Paunov

Abstract

Colloidal particles are being extensively studied in various antimicrobial applications due to their small size to volume ratio and ability to exhibit a wide spectrum of antibacterial, antifungal, antialgal and antiviral action. The present review focuses on various nanoparticles (NPs) of inorganic, organic and hybrid materials, and discusses some of the methods for their preparation as well as mechanisms of their antimicrobial action. We consider the antimicrobial applications of metal oxide nanoparticles (ZnO, MgO, CuO, Cu2O, Al2O3, TiO2, CeO2 and Y2O3), metal nanoparticles (NPs), such as copper, silver and gold, metal hydroxide NPs such as Mg(OH)2 as well as hybrid NPs made from biodegradable materials, such as chitosan, lignin and dextran, loaded with other antimicrobial agents. Recent developments for targeted delivery of antimicrobials by using colloid antibodies for microbial cell shape and surface recognition are also discussed. We also consider recent advances in the functionalization of nanoparticles and their potential antimicrobial applications as a viable alternative of conventional antibiotics and antiseptic agents which can help to tackle antimicrobial resistance. The review also covers the recently developed env...Continue Reading

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Oct 14, 2017·Journal of Materials Chemistry. B, Materials for Biology and Medicine·Mohammed J Al-AwadyVesselin N Paunov
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Oct 15, 2019·ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·Ahmed F HalbusVesselin N Paunov
Mar 21, 2019·ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·Ahmed F HalbusVesselin N Paunov
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