# Antimicrobial agents and applications

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/antimicrobial-agents-and-applications-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 323,388 |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the chemistry, design, and applications of antimicrobial polymers, particularly those containing quaternary ammonium compounds. It explores the mechanisms of action, resistance development, and surface modification for creating biocidal materials. The cluster also delves into the potential of antimicrobial polymers as alternatives to traditional antibiotics. |
| Domain | Physical Sciences |
| Field | Chemistry |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12526 |
| Works | 22,972 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Zhong Lin Wang](https://scholariq.org/researchers/zhong-lin-wang/)
- [Róbert Langer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/robert-langer/)
- [Wei Huang](https://scholariq.org/researchers/wei-huang-5/)
- [Guangming Zeng](https://scholariq.org/researchers/guangming-zeng/)
- [Seeram Ramakrishna](https://scholariq.org/researchers/seeram-ramakrishna/)
- [Curtis Huttenhower](https://scholariq.org/researchers/curtis-huttenhower/)
- [David L. Kaplan](https://scholariq.org/researchers/david-l-kaplan/)
- [Krzysztof Matyjaszewski](https://scholariq.org/researchers/krzysztof-matyjaszewski/)
- [Menachem Elimelech](https://scholariq.org/researchers/menachem-elimelech/)
- [Zhanhu Guo](https://scholariq.org/researchers/zhanhu-guo/)
- [Anthony S. Fauci](https://scholariq.org/researchers/anthony-s-fauci/)
- [‪Damià Barceló](https://scholariq.org/researchers/damia-barcelo/)

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