Biofilm control by ionic liquids

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Simões, M (Author) Other; Pereira, AR (Author) Other; Simões, LC (Author) Other; Cagide, F (Author) Other; Fernanda Borges (Author) FCUP

Journal

Title: Drug Discovery Today

Pages: 1340-1346

ISSN: 1359-6446

Publisher: Elsevier

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00T-FGW

DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2021.01.031

Abstract (EN): Ionic liquids (ILs) are remarkable chemical compounds with applications in many areas of modern science. They are increasingly recognized as promising compounds to fight microorganisms in both planktonic and biofilm states, contributing to reinvent the antimicrobial pipeline. Biofilm-related infections are particularly challenging given that the scientific community has not yet identified a reliable control strategy. Understanding of the action of ILs in biofilm control is is still in a very early stage. However, given the highly tunable nature and exceptional properties of ILs, they are excellent candidates for biofilm control. Here, we review the major advances in, and challenges tothe use of ILs for effective biofilm control.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 7