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Metal-Organic-Framework-Based Materials for Antimicrobial Applications.

Rui Li¹, Tongtong Chen¹, Xiangliang Pan¹

¹Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology Hangzhou 310014, China.

|February 25, 2021

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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) show great potential as antimicrobial agents. This review highlights MOF-based materials designed for inhibiting bacterial growth, preventing biofilms, and sterilization through various mechanisms.

Keywords:

antimicrobial applications carriers chelation component releasing composites metal−organic frameworks photocatalysis synergistic effect

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Bacterial infections pose a significant public health threat, driving the need for novel antimicrobial strategies.
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are emerging as versatile platforms for antimicrobial applications.
MOFs offer unique properties like controlled component release, membrane interaction, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in MOF-based materials for antimicrobial applications.
To classify MOF antimicrobial agents based on their mechanisms of action.
To outline design principles for developing efficient MOF-based antimicrobials.

Main Methods:

Classification of MOF antimicrobial agents: component-releasing, photocatalytic, chelation, and carrier/synergistic agents.
Analysis of MOF constituents and their fundamental antimicrobial mechanisms.
Evaluation of antimicrobial activities of various MOF-based materials.

Main Results:

MOFs can act as antimicrobial agents by releasing bactericidal components (metal ions, ligands).
Photocatalytic MOFs generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) to combat bacteria.
MOFs serve as effective carriers for antibiotics, enzymes, and other antimicrobial agents, enhancing efficacy.

Conclusions:

MOF-based materials offer diverse and effective strategies for combating bacterial infections.
Understanding MOF constituents and mechanisms is crucial for designing advanced antimicrobial agents.
Further research into MOFs holds promise for addressing the challenge of antimicrobial resistance.