Topic · Organic Chemistry
Antimicrobial agents and applications
Antimicrobial agents and applications is a research topic within Organic Chemistry. Science Explorer counts 14k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
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.
- Antimicrobial Polymers
- Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
- Biocidal Surfaces
- Polymeric Materials
- Antibacterial Agents
- Resistance Mechanisms
- Membrane Disruption
- Host-Defense Peptides
- Surface Modification
- Biocide Resistance
- Research works
- 14k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 1.4k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 10.0% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
- +31% the tick is no change
- Largest producer
China
43% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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