Polymers against Microorganisms: On the Race to Efficient Antimicrobial Materials

Rodríguez-Hernández, Juan

This book provides an introductory and general overview of advances in polymers towards their employment as antimicrobial materials. The author describes current approaches for avoiding microbial contamination, toward macro-molecular antibiotics, and prevention of antibiotic-resistant bacteria by use of polymers. He establishes the remaining issues and analyzes existing methodologies for treating bacterial infections and for preparing antimicrobial materials.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2016-12-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319479606

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-47961-3

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 278