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Exploring the Application, Safety, and Challenges of Free Versus Immobilized Antimicrobial Nanomaterials

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Antimicrobial nanomaterials have received a lot of interest in recent years due to their potential to fight against microbial illnesses and make the world a safer place. This discussion will focus on free and immobilized antimicrobial nanoparticles and will attempt to address concerns regarding their potential uses, risks, and challenges. In contrast to antimicrobial nanoparticles that are immobilized, or fixed to a substrate or surface, free antimicrobial nanomaterials are those that are suspended in a medium. This chapter will explore the various applications of free and immobilized antimicrobial nanoparticles, including medicine, water purification, food packaging, and consumer goods. The antibacterial effectiveness, durability, and user-friendliness of each form will be compared and reviewed. Concerns about the toxicity of such nanomaterials and other potential negative effects on the environment will also be addressed for practical applications. In addition, this study will reveal the challenges linked to the actual use of free and immobilized antimicrobial nanoparticles. Scalability, efficiency, cost, and compliance with rules and regulations, as well as sustainability, will also be investigated. The key to optimizing the use of antimicrobial nanoparticles and removing limitations to their wider adoption is a thorough understanding of these issues. In summary, this discussion will focus on the differences between free and immobilized antimicrobial nanoparticles, as well as their potential uses, risks, and obstacles. The results will aid scientists, lawmakers, and businesses in making informed choices regarding the application of antimicrobial nanomaterials.

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Bharti, S., Nag, P., Sadani, K., Mukherji, S., Mukherji, S. (2023). Exploring the Application, Safety, and Challenges of Free Versus Immobilized Antimicrobial Nanomaterials. In: Chaughule, R.S., Lokur, A.S. (eds) Applications of Nanotechnology in Microbiology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49933-3_5

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