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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Antibiotic resistance necessitates novel antimicrobial strategies.
  • Nanomaterials, particularly carbon dots (CDs)-based composites, offer promising alternatives.
  • Their unique physicochemical properties and biocompatibility drive interest in antimicrobial applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of antimicrobial CDs-based composites.
  • To discuss synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial mechanisms.
  • To outline challenges and future applications in infectious disease treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current developments in antimicrobial CDs-based composites.
  • Analysis of synthesis procedures, categorization, and physicochemical properties.
  • Detailed examination of antibacterial mechanisms (physical destruction, oxidative stress, agent incorporation).

Main Results:

  • CDs-based composites exhibit diverse antibacterial actions.
  • Various synthesis routes and characterization methods are employed.
  • Key challenges include efficacy, targeted delivery, and clinical translation.

Conclusions:

  • Antimicrobial CDs-based composites represent a significant advancement in combating bacterial infections.
  • Further research is needed to overcome current limitations and realize their full therapeutic potential.
  • These nanomaterials hold promise for future anti-infective therapies and anti-inflammatory treatments.