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Engineering copper and copper-based materials for a post-antibiotic era.

Yingxian Wang¹, Tongqiang Wen¹, Fuchao Mao^2,3,4,5

¹School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Luoyang Polytechnic, Luoyang, Henan, China.

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Summary

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Copper and copper-based materials offer potent antimicrobial and antiviral properties, driving demand for novel applications. This review details their mechanisms, applications, and challenges, paving the way for future innovations.

Keywords:

antimicrobial activity applications copper-based materials nanotechnology surface engineering

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Biotechnology
Environmental Science

Background:

Rising threat of multidrug-resistant bacteria and novel viral pathogens necessitates advanced antimicrobial solutions.
Copper and copper-based materials exhibit broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antiviral efficacy, gaining significant research interest.
Applications span medicine, agriculture, and environmental science due to copper's inherent bioactive characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive review of copper and copper-based materials as antimicrobial agents.
To explore their development history, mechanisms of action, fabrication methods, and applications.
To critically assess challenges and propose future research directions for these materials.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific publications on copper and copper-based antimicrobial materials.
Analysis of antimicrobial and antiviral mechanisms, fabrication techniques, and bioactive properties.
Discussion of current applications and future perspectives, including challenges and potential solutions.

Main Results:

Copper-based materials demonstrate potent antimicrobial and antiviral activities.
Diverse applications exist in healthcare, public infrastructure, food processing, textiles, and agriculture.
Key challenges include material stability, cytotoxicity, and environmental safety concerns.

Conclusions:

Copper and its derivatives hold significant promise as next-generation antimicrobial and antiviral agents.
Addressing challenges in stability, toxicity, and environmental impact is crucial for widespread adoption.
Future research should focus on advanced synthesis, controlled release, and standardized evaluation for safe and effective integration.