The Interaction of Bacteria with Engineered Nanostructured Polymeric Materials: A Review
Joint Authors
Armentano, Ilaria
Fortunati, Elena
Ferrari, Davide
Mattioli, Samantha
Amoroso, Concetta Floriana
Rizzo, Jessica
Kenny, Jose M.
Imbriani, Marcello
Arciola, Carla Renata
Visai, Livia
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-18, 18 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
18
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Bacterial infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
In spite of great advances in biomaterials research and development, a significant proportion of medical devices undergo bacterial colonization and become the target of an implant-related infection.
We present a review of the two major classes of antibacterial nanostructured materials: polymeric nanocomposites and surface-engineered materials.
The paper describes antibacterial effects due to the induced material properties, along with the principles of bacterial adhesion and the biofilm formation process.
Methods for antimicrobial modifications of polymers using a nanocomposite approach as well as surface modification procedures are surveyed and discussed, followed by a concise examination of techniques used in estimating bacteria/material interactions.
Finally, we present an outline of future sceneries and perspectives on antibacterial applications of nanostructured materials to resist or counteract implant infections.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Armentano, Ilaria& Arciola, Carla Renata& Fortunati, Elena& Ferrari, Davide& Mattioli, Samantha& Amoroso, Concetta Floriana…[et al.]. 2014. The Interaction of Bacteria with Engineered Nanostructured Polymeric Materials: A Review. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049515
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Armentano, Ilaria…[et al.]. The Interaction of Bacteria with Engineered Nanostructured Polymeric Materials: A Review. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049515
American Medical Association (AMA)
Armentano, Ilaria& Arciola, Carla Renata& Fortunati, Elena& Ferrari, Davide& Mattioli, Samantha& Amoroso, Concetta Floriana…[et al.]. The Interaction of Bacteria with Engineered Nanostructured Polymeric Materials: A Review. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049515
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1049515