Recent developments in antimicrobial polymers for biofilm inhibition

Chemical Communications 2026 Open access

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Authors: Gillian A. Kropp, Cassell N. McMillian, Jonathan D. Mase, Sanjana Kandagiri, Elizabeth Nowak, Michael D. Schulz
DOI: 10.1039/d5cc06617d
Cited by: 2
References: 215

Abstract

, hydrophobicity, charge, and network architecture) govern bacterial adhesion and viability at interfaces. Emerging glycomaterials are also discussed, where glycan motifs are integrated with nanoparticles or cationic domains to enhance biofilm penetration and antimicrobial efficacy. Collectively, these studies underscore the potential of polymeric materials to modulate microbe-surface interactions, thereby guiding the design of next-generation antibiofilm materials.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Antimicrobial agents and applications Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing Polymer Surface Interaction Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
62
Issue
30
Pages
7645–7664
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN