New Publication: Antibiotic-Free Antimicrobial Fabric Coatings to Prevent Infections

Researchers from the NOVA Project have contributed to a new study published in Advanced Healthcare Materials titled
“Medical Fabrics with Non‐Antibiotic, Supramolecular Antimicrobial Coatings: A Preventive Approach to Combat Biofilm Formation and Bacterial Dissemination.”
Read the paper here

The study presents an innovative antibiotic-free strategy to prevent bacterial contamination in medical environments. By coating fabrics with supramolecular assemblies of polyarginine and hyaluronic acid, the team created materials that exhibit remarkable antimicrobial and anti-biofilm properties, effectively reducing the spread of harmful bacteria without relying on traditional antibiotics.

This collaborative work demonstrates how biomaterial science and supramolecular chemistry can be combined to develop sustainable approaches to combat antibiotic resistance, one of the most pressing challenges in modern healthcare.

This achievement highlights NOVA’s commitment to advancing innovative and sustainable healthcare materials that improve patient safety and clinical outcomes.