Recent advances in copper and copper-derived materials for antimicrobial resistance and infection control

Neha Bisht, Neeraj Dwivedi, Pradip Kumar, Mayandi Venkatesh, Amit K. Yadav, Deepti Mishra, Pratima Solanki, Navin Kumar Verma, Rajamani Lakshminarayanan, Seeram Ramakrishna, D. P. Mondal, Avanish Kumar Srivastava, Chetna Dhand*

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Abstract

Antibacterial properties of copper have been known for ages. With the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), hospital-acquired infections, and the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, copper and copper-derived materials are being widely researched for healthcare ranging from therapeutics to advanced wound dressing to medical devices. We cover current research that highlights the potential uses of metallic and ionic copper, copper alloys, copper nanostructures, and copper composites as antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral agents, including those against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The applications of copper-enabled engineered materials in medical devices, wound dressings, personal protective equipment, and self-cleaning surfaces are discussed. We emphasize the potential of copper and copper-derived materials in combating AMR and efficiently reducing infections in clinical settings.

Original languageEnglish
Article number100408
JournalCurrent Opinion in Biomedical Engineering
Volume24
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2022
Externally publishedYes

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Bioengineering
  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Biomaterials
  • Biomedical Engineering

Keywords

  • Antimicrobial agents
  • Copper
  • Effectiveness against COVID-19
  • Healthcare
  • Wound dressings

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