Aims & Scope

Advanced Antibacterial Materials (AAM) is a premier interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing the science, engineering, and translational applications of materials designed to combat microbial threats. The journal serves as a global platform for researchers to share groundbreaking discoveries at the intersection of materials science, microbiology, chemistry, and biomedical engineering, with a mission to address urgent challenges such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), healthcare-associated infections, and microbial contamination in industrial and environmental settings. AAM is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

The journal emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and clinical/industrial relevance, covering the full spectrum of antibacterial material research—from fundamental mechanisms of microbial-material interactions to scalable synthesis, functional characterization, and real-world implementation. We prioritize studies that bridge traditional disciplinary boundaries, integrate cutting-edge technologies (e.g., nanotechnology, bioinspired design), and demonstrate transformative potential for human health, environmental protection, and global health security.

Advanced Antibacterial Materials fosters collaboration among academia, industry, and policymakers by publishing high-impact original research, comprehensive reviews, visionary perspectives, and critical analyses. Our rigorous peer review, rapid publication process, and commitment to open science principles ensure the journal remains an authoritative voice for the global antibacterial materials community.

Research Areas Covered in the Journal

Antibacterial Material Design

  • Nanostructured antimicrobial agents (e.g., metallic nanoparticles, quantum dots, 2D materials)
  • Polymer-based and hydrogel systems with intrinsic or stimuli-responsive antibacterial activity
  • Bioinspired and biomimetic materials (e.g., antimicrobial peptides, phage-mimetic surfaces)
  • Natural product-derived antimicrobial materials and their synthetic analogs

Mechanistic Studies & Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

  • Molecular-level interactions between materials and pathogens (bacteria, fungi, biofilms)
  • Strategies to overcome AMR through novel material mechanisms (e.g., ROS generation, physical disruption)
  • Long-term efficacy and resistance evolution studies

Multifunctional & Hybrid Systems

  • Materials combining antibacterial action with drug delivery, wound healing, or diagnostic capabilities
  • Smart/adaptive systems triggered by pH, enzymes, light, or microbial metabolites
  • Synergistic integration with emerging technologies (e.g., photodynamic therapy, immunotherapy)

Applications & Translation

  • Medical devices, implants, and coatings for infection prevention
  • Antibacterial textiles, packaging, and environmental remediation materials
  • Antimicrobial surfaces for public health (e.g., hospitals, transportation)
  • Regulatory science, scalability, and industrial manufacturing challenges

Characterization & Evaluation

  • Advanced in vitro/in vivo models for assessing antibacterial efficacy and biocompatibility
  • AI-driven antibacterial material discovery
  • Standardization of testing protocols and benchmarking

Sustainability & Ethics

  • Eco-friendly synthesis routes and biodegradable antimicrobial materials
  • Environmental impact assessments of antimicrobial materials
  • Ethical considerations in global AMR mitigation strategies