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Alexander Efimov¹, Serge Mordon²

¹Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University, 33720 Tampere, Finland.

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Summary

This review covers light-activated antimicrobial textiles, highlighting their rapid development and significant, yet overlooked, potential in various applications.

Keywords:

antifungal antimicrobial antiviral light-activated photodynamic textile

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Antimicrobial Characterization of Advanced Materials for Bioengineering Applications

Antimicrobial Characterization of Advanced Materials for Bioengineering Applications

Published on: August 4, 2018

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Biotechnology
Textile Engineering

Background:

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health concern.
Traditional antimicrobial treatments face limitations.
Textiles offer a versatile platform for novel antimicrobial strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current advancements in light-activated antimicrobial textiles.
To explore the mechanisms and applications of these innovative materials.
To identify future opportunities and challenges in this field.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of recent research.
Analysis of different light-activation mechanisms (photodynamic therapy, photocatalysis).
Evaluation of textile fabrication techniques for incorporating antimicrobial properties.

Main Results:

Light-activated antimicrobial textiles demonstrate broad-spectrum efficacy against various pathogens.
Photodynamic therapy and photocatalysis are key mechanisms for microbial inactivation.
Various textile types can be engineered to incorporate these light-activated properties.

Conclusions:

Light-activated antimicrobial textiles represent a promising technology for infection control.
Further research is needed to optimize performance, scalability, and long-term durability.
Significant opportunities exist for developing advanced antimicrobial textiles for healthcare, sportswear, and public spaces.