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Antibiotic-free antimicrobial biomaterials using physical actions offer a promising solution to combat biomaterial-associated infections (BAIs). These novel materials show potential for future healthcare applications without promoting microbial resistance.

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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Biomaterial-associated infections (BAIs) are a significant challenge in healthcare, despite advancements in antimicrobial strategies.
  • Traditional methods like antibiotics and metal ions face limitations, including the rise of antimicrobial resistance.
  • Novel, antibiotic-free approaches are crucial for developing safer and more effective antimicrobial biomaterials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review emerging antibiotic-free antimicrobial biomaterials that primarily utilize physical mechanisms.
  • To explore the microbiological aspects and potential of these materials in combating BAIs.
  • To highlight the clinical and application potential of these advanced healthcare materials.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on antimicrobial biomaterials.
  • Focus on switchable, protein-based, carbon-based, and bioactive glass materials.
  • Analysis of microbiological aspects and mechanisms of action at the biomaterial-host interface.

Main Results:

  • Antimicrobial biomaterials based on physical action effectively control microbial growth at interfaces.
  • These materials demonstrate significant potential for clinical applications without inducing microbial tolerance.
  • The antimicrobial mechanisms are complex, often operating at the nanoscale.

Conclusions:

  • Antibiotic-free antimicrobial biomaterials leveraging physical actions are powerful tools against BAIs.
  • These materials offer a promising alternative to conventional antibiotics, mitigating resistance concerns.
  • Further research into nanoscale mechanisms and clinical translation is warranted.