Nanotechnology Based Strategies for Combating Antimicrobial Resistance

This book provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in nanotechnology as an alternative strategy for addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Examining nanotechnology-based methods such as nanoencapsulation, drug delivery, and conjugation, the text highlights their successful applicatio...

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Other Authors: Wani, Mohmmad Younus (Editor), Wani, Irshad Ahmad (Editor), Rai, Akhilesh (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2024, 2024
Edition:1st ed. 2024
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Antimicrobial resistance: An overview
  • 2 Role of Nano-medicine in Overcoming Antimicrobial Resistance: Challenges and Opportunities
  • 3 Nanotechnology Based Tools to Overcome Antimicrobial Resistance
  • 4 Metal Nanoparticles as Alternative Antimicrobial Agents to Combat Multidrug Resistance Bacteria
  • 5 Plant Extract Mediated Synthesis and Antibacterial Potential of Metallic Nanoparticles
  • 6 Functionalized Quantum Dots as Antimicrobial Agents
  • 7 Antimicrobial peptide-based nanomaterials in combating multidrug-resistant bacteria
  • 8 Nanocomposites in Combating Antimicrobial Resistance
  • 9 Carbon Nanomaterials as Antimicrobial Agents to Combat Multidrug Resistance
  • 10 Polymer-based Nanomaterials Against Multidrug Resistant Bacteria
  • 11 Development of nanoemulsion based drug carrier molecules in the fight against multi-drug resistance
  • 12 Nanoemulsions as drug Carriers to Combat AMR
  • 13 Liposomes as Efficient Drug Delivery Vehicles to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
  • 14 Photodynamic and light-response nanomaterials against multidrug-resistant bacteria
  • 15 Applications of ionic liquids as antimicrobials and their impact in nanotechnology
  • 16 Nanomaterials in the development of advanced antimicrobial agents
  • 17 Nanomaterials to Abate Antibiotic Resistance During the Management of Dental Diseases
  • 18 Nanocomposites of metal nanoparticles and polymer as platform of alternative approach in combating antimicrobial resistance
  • 19 Green synthesized nanoparticles to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria
  • 20 Antimicrobial nanofibers to fight multidrug-resistant bacteria