Antimicrobial nanomaterials at the nanoscale: design principles, mechanisms, and global challenges

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Nanotechnology-based solutions, utilizing specific design principles and smart activation strategies of antimicrobial nanomaterials, offer promising approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance in clinical care despite ongoing global challenges. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Dinithi Senanayake; Imalka Munaweera

doi:10.1039/d6na00093b

January 1, 2026Nanoscale AdvancesOpen Access

Antimicrobial nanomaterials at the nanoscale: design principles, mechanisms, and global challenges

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The review aims to explore the design principles and mechanisms of antimicrobial nanomaterials and their applications.
Review of current literature on antimicrobial nanomaterials
Analysis of smart activation strategies
Discussion of biomedical applications and emerging trends
Identified key mechanisms by which nanomaterials combat microbes
Highlighted innovative activation strategies to enhance efficacy
Outlined challenges faced in clinical applications and potential solutions

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This review highlights mechanisms and smart strategies for antimicrobial nanomaterials, addressing global challenges in clinical care.

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This review covers antimicrobial nanomaterials, their mechanisms, smart activation strategies, biomedical applications, challenges, and emerging trends advancing nanotechnology-based solutions to antimicrobial resistance in clinical care.

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