Advanced biopolymer nanocomposites for real-time biosurveillance and defense against antimicrobial resistance and viral threats.

Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents an ever increasing challenge to health globally. Until now, all conventional antibiotics and antivirals are struggling to keep up with minimum efficacy and eradication rate in both civilian and military contexts. The purpose of this review is to compile all current research on the use of functionalized biopolymer nanocomposites, highlighting them as the next-generation of antimicrobial platforms. The emphasis is placed on natural and synthetic biopolymers