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Inorganic antimicrobial materials offer a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics, effectively combating drug-resistant infections. This review explores their mechanisms and potential to address the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

Keywords:
antibiotic resistanceantimicrobial resistancecarbon-based antimicrobialsinorganic antimicrobialsmetal-based antimicrobialsmicrowave-responsive antimicrobialsphotocatalytic antimicrobialsphotothermal antimicrobialsstructure-based antimicrobialsultrasound-responsive antimicrobials

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  • Materials Science
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Infectious diseases are a persistent global health threat.
  • Antibiotic resistance is diminishing the effectiveness of conventional treatments.
  • Metals were historically used as antimicrobial agents before antibiotics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review inorganic antimicrobial materials.
  • To explore their mechanisms of action.
  • To discuss strategies against antibiotic resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of inorganic antimicrobial materials.
  • Analysis of antimicrobial mechanisms.
  • Discussion of resistance-combating strategies.

Main Results:

  • Inorganic materials exhibit broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.
  • Their mechanisms differ from traditional antibiotics.
  • They are effective against antibiotic-resistant strains.

Conclusions:

  • Inorganic antimicrobial materials present a viable alternative to antibiotics.
  • Understanding their mechanisms is key to combating resistance.
  • Further research can lead to novel strategies against infectious diseases.