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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Infectious Disease Research

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  • Antimicrobial resistance is a global health threat, driving demand for novel infection control strategies.
  • Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) result in significant morbidity, mortality, and economic burden.
  • Polysaccharides offer a renewable resource for developing effective antibacterial materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in polysaccharide-based antibacterial coatings, emphasizing fabrication methods.
  • To provide an overview of strategies for designing antimicrobial formulations and assessment techniques.
  • To critically analyze challenges and opportunities in developing scalable, affordable polysaccharide coatings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research on polysaccharide-based antibacterial coatings.
  • Analysis of various fabrication techniques for creating these coatings.
  • Evaluation of strategies for formulation design and antibacterial property assessment.

Main Results:

  • Polysaccharide-based coatings show promise for preventing bacterial attachment and biofilm formation.
  • Diverse fabrication methods exist, but scalability and cost-effectiveness remain key considerations.
  • The review details advances using common polysaccharides and various manufacturing approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Successful implementation of polysaccharide coatings hinges on scalable, versatile, and affordable manufacturing.
  • Further research and development are needed to overcome fabrication challenges and realize global impact.
  • This review offers critical insights for developing advanced polysaccharide-based antibacterial applications.