Biocidal and Antimicrobial Surfaces

Dear Colleagues,

Infectious diseases are substantially important causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The increase in global connectivity combined with demographic and climate changes allows pathogens to quickly reach new environments, spreading infectious diseases in the community or in the hospital environment. In this context, interest in the development of surface coatings with antimicrobial properties has been increasing, as it allows large-scale control of the spread of bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens.

Sanitizing coatings for surfaces represents an important innovation in healthcare. They may have biocidal or biostatic activity, in addition to presenting the challenge of compatibility with different classes of cleaning products commonly used in domestic or institutional environments. They can be applied in the most varied medical and veterinary areas, food and pharmaceutical industries and institutions, agriculture, and aerospace fields, equipment and automobiles, as well as in domestic areas. However, the development of intelligent coatings with wide application and the standardization of methods for evaluating antimicrobial activity, toxicity and physical–chemical characteristics in real environmental conditions requires attention.

Considering the growing problems of nosocomial infections, pandemics, and hygiene crises around the world, this Special Issue will appeal not only to research institutions, but also to technology companies. Areas of interest may include antimicrobial coating materials, including nanotechnology; technological advances, mechanisms, compatibility, safety and efficacy; and standardization of methods for evaluating active antimicrobial coatings.

Prof. Dr. José Roberto Souza Almeida Leite
Prof. Dr. Andreanne Gomes Vasconcelos
Guest Editors

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