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Nano/micro-size particles are widely applied in various fields. Among the various particles, silver particles are considered among the most prominent nanomaterials in the biomedical and industrial sectors because of their favorable physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. Thus, numerous studies have been conducted to evaluate their properties and utilize them in various applications, such as diagnostics, anti-bacterial and anti-cancer therapeutics, and optoelectronics. The properties of silver particles are strongly influenced by their size, morphological shape, and surface characteristics, which can be modified by diverse synthetic methods, reducing agents, and stabilizers. This Special Issue provides a range of original contributions detailing the synthesis, modification, properties, and applications of silver materials. Nine outstanding papers describing examples of the most recent advances in silver nano/microparticles are included. Silver nano/micro-size particles have many potential advantages as next-generation materials in various areas, including nanomedicine. This Special Issue might be helpful to understand the value of silver particles in the biomedical and industrial fields

n/a --- membrane --- bacteria --- cyclodextrin --- silver nanomaterial --- drug delivery --- transparent conductive film --- cytocompatibility --- surface free energy --- administration route --- sericin --- biosensor --- uptake --- substrate modification --- silver ion --- AgNPs --- mechanical properties --- cell culture --- titanium alloy --- Au–Ag alloy --- silver shell --- moderate sintering --- wound dressing --- polymer nanocomposite --- DNA damage --- surface morphology --- reactive oxygen species (ROS) --- flexible and printed electronics --- plants --- reactive oxygen species --- mechanism --- optoelectronics --- cytotoxicity --- photonic sintering --- synthesis --- silver nanoparticle --- doxorubicin (DOX) --- food packaging --- SERS detection --- nanomedicine --- antimicrobial activity --- nanogaps --- TNFR1 --- silica template --- silver ions release --- diagnostics --- phytotoxicity --- polydopamine --- silver nanoparticles --- tumor necrosis factor --- protective agent --- characterization --- Au-Ag alloy

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This Special Issue explored different topics concerning recent progress in the synthesis and characterization of suitable innovative macromolecular systems, proposed as carriers of specific antimicrobial molecules, to be employed in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields. Many infectious diseases are induced by omnipresent micro-organisms, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, and algae, and, consequently, are very common, accounting for a significant share of the global disease burden. Unfortunately, antimicrobial resistance, adverse effects, and the high cost of antimicrobials are crucial health challenges worldwide. One of the common efforts in addressing this issue lies in improving the existing antimicrobial delivery systems. In this regard, nanoparticles as well as three-dimensional hydrophilic systems represent valuable tools able to ensure excellent performances. Biocompatible polymeric particles, entrapping these bioactive molecules, are capable of releasing them over a desired period of time, thereby decreasing the frequency of their administration. At the same time, these systems are able to protect antimicrobial drugs from degradation, enhancing their bioavailability. This Special Issue serves to highlight and capture the contemporary progress recorded in this field.

Research & information: general --- film nanocomposite --- essential oil --- supercritical CO2 --- long-term package --- hybrid nanoparticles --- biocompatible polymer --- antimicrobial amphiphiles --- dynamic light scattering --- scanning electron microscopy --- cell viability from counting of colony-forming unities --- antimicrobial activity of nanoparticles --- Escherichia coli --- Staphylococcus aureus --- Candida albicans --- hydrogel --- polyvinyl alcohol --- aliphatic dicarboxylic acids --- sustained release --- linezolid --- equilibrium swelling ratio --- accumulative release --- thermogravimetric analysis --- gram-negative bacteria --- multidrug resistance --- polymer therapeutics --- colistin --- polymyxin B --- nanoliposomes --- MDR-Bacteria --- chitosan --- nanotechnologies --- plant extracts --- agro-food-wastes --- antimicrobial agents --- polymeric nanocarriers --- mixed polymeric micelles --- drug delivery --- antibiotics --- Pluronic F127 --- antimicrobial agent --- polymeric nanomaterial --- self-assembly --- antimicrobial peptide --- silver nanoparticle --- anti-biofilm --- wound healing --- bromelain --- nisin --- bioactivity --- biomedicine --- carrier --- n/a

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Based on a fundamental understanding of the interaction between bacteria and nanomaterials, this book highlights the latest research on the antimicrobial properties of nanomaterials and provides an invaluable blueprint for improving the antimicrobial performance of devices and products. This book introduces the reader to the progress being made in the field, followed by an outline of applications in different areas. Various methods and techniques of synthesis and characterization are detailed. The content provides insight into the ongoing research, current trends, and technical challenges in this rapidly progressing field. Therefore, this book is highly suitable for materials scientists, engineers, biologists, and technologists.

boron nitride --- chitosan --- polyhydroxyalkanoate --- nanocomposite --- biocompatible --- antibacterial --- titanate nanotubes --- TNT --- Ag --- Escherichia coli --- Staphylococcus epidermidis --- antimicrobial --- layer-by-layer --- coatings --- Nafion --- multilayers --- essential oil --- encapsulation --- bovine casein --- antifungal activity --- fruit preservation --- antibacterial activity --- photocatalyst --- titania --- nanomaterial --- doping --- Staphylococcus aureus --- reactive oxygen species --- silver nanoparticle --- visible light --- nanoscale additive manufacturing --- surface nanopatterns --- antibacterial effects --- controlled disorder --- interspace --- zinc oxide --- electrochemical synthesis --- BAC --- PDDA --- nanorod --- XPS --- TEM --- B. subtilis --- silver nanoparticles --- carboxymethyl-cellulose --- composite --- cytotoxicity --- nanoparticle --- drug delivery system --- diabetes mellitus --- wound healing --- diabetic foot ulcer --- pathophysiology --- hybrid nanostructures --- nanovesicles --- nanoparticles --- copper --- antibiofilm --- metal nanoparticles --- fiber material --- bioluminescent cells --- n/a

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This Special Issue explored different topics concerning recent progress in the synthesis and characterization of suitable innovative macromolecular systems, proposed as carriers of specific antimicrobial molecules, to be employed in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields. Many infectious diseases are induced by omnipresent micro-organisms, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, and algae, and, consequently, are very common, accounting for a significant share of the global disease burden. Unfortunately, antimicrobial resistance, adverse effects, and the high cost of antimicrobials are crucial health challenges worldwide. One of the common efforts in addressing this issue lies in improving the existing antimicrobial delivery systems. In this regard, nanoparticles as well as three-dimensional hydrophilic systems represent valuable tools able to ensure excellent performances. Biocompatible polymeric particles, entrapping these bioactive molecules, are capable of releasing them over a desired period of time, thereby decreasing the frequency of their administration. At the same time, these systems are able to protect antimicrobial drugs from degradation, enhancing their bioavailability. This Special Issue serves to highlight and capture the contemporary progress recorded in this field.

Research & information: general --- film nanocomposite --- essential oil --- supercritical CO2 --- long-term package --- hybrid nanoparticles --- biocompatible polymer --- antimicrobial amphiphiles --- dynamic light scattering --- scanning electron microscopy --- cell viability from counting of colony-forming unities --- antimicrobial activity of nanoparticles --- Escherichia coli --- Staphylococcus aureus --- Candida albicans --- hydrogel --- polyvinyl alcohol --- aliphatic dicarboxylic acids --- sustained release --- linezolid --- equilibrium swelling ratio --- accumulative release --- thermogravimetric analysis --- gram-negative bacteria --- multidrug resistance --- polymer therapeutics --- colistin --- polymyxin B --- nanoliposomes --- MDR-Bacteria --- chitosan --- nanotechnologies --- plant extracts --- agro-food-wastes --- antimicrobial agents --- polymeric nanocarriers --- mixed polymeric micelles --- drug delivery --- antibiotics --- Pluronic F127 --- antimicrobial agent --- polymeric nanomaterial --- self-assembly --- antimicrobial peptide --- silver nanoparticle --- anti-biofilm --- wound healing --- bromelain --- nisin --- bioactivity --- biomedicine --- carrier

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This reprint includes research articles on various applications of electrospun nanofibers. Nanofibers have potential to be used in tissue engineering, energy harvesting, sensors, separators, water filtration, air filtration, and other applications as well. This Special Issue has received 11 interesting research articles, which covers such application areas.

Technology: general issues --- nanofibers --- fibroblast --- cell culture --- cell adhesion --- cell viability --- biobased polyester --- silver nanoclusters --- sericin --- cellulose acetate --- electrospinning --- Antibacterial Nanofibers --- polybutylene succinate --- filter membrane --- electrospun fiber --- graphene oxide --- protein adsorption --- nanofiber --- hollow ball --- alginate --- tissue engineering --- 3D structure --- nanofiber fabric --- protein --- affinity adsorption --- selective separation --- poly(homocysteine thiolactone) --- sensing --- catalysis --- nanonet --- polyacrylonitrile --- surfactant --- meltblown --- nanofiber/nanonet --- hybrid nanofiber --- cytotoxicity --- folic acid --- in vitro study --- drug release --- polyimide --- solid state batteries --- composite polymer electrolyte --- photo polymerization --- fireproof --- cellulose nanofiber --- silver nanoparticle --- orange essential oil --- antibacterial activity --- polymer composites --- nanoparticle --- polymer blends --- medical applications