Unveiling the antibacterial potential of nature-inspired material for designing food-related coatings

The escalating challenge of antibiotic resistance has driven the innovation of new antibacterial and antifouling materials. Recent developments focus on nature-inspired topographical engineering and nanostructured surfaces to combat resistant bacteria. This review discusses these advances, emphasizing the potential of nanoantibiotics and biopolymers. Nanoantibiotics revitalize drug effectiveness by encapsulating them in nanoparticles, presenting a new strategy to fight pathogens. Biopolymers, eco-friendly and biodegradable, emerge as a sustainable alternative, with applications in food safety and beyond. The exploration of these materials signifies a leap in design, fabrication, and the possibility of cost-effective, large-scale production, highlighting a promising avenue for commercial applications to tackle antibiotic resistance and biofouling effectively.