Switchable Dual-Function and Bioresponsive Materials to Control Bacterial Infections
- 10 June 2019
- journal article
- review article
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
- Vol. 11 (26), 22897-22914
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.9b05901
Abstract
The colonization of undesired bacteria on the surface of devices used in biomedical and clinical applications has become a persistent problem. Different types of single-function (cell resistance or bactericidal) bioresponsive materials have been developed to cope with this problem. Even though these materials meet the basic requirements of many biomedical and clinical applications, dual-function (cell resistance and biocidal) bioresponsive materials with superior design and function could be better suited for these applications. The past few years have witnessed the emergence of a new class of dual-function materials that can reversibly switch between cell-resistance and biocidal functions in response to external stimuli. These materials are finding increased applications in biomedical devices, tissue engineering, and drug-delivery systems. This review highlights the recent advances in design, structure, and fabrication of dual-function bioresponsive materials, and discusses translational challenges and future prospects for research involving these materials.Keywords
Funding Information
- Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
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