AIE Macromolecular Materials for Antibacterial Applications.

Recent advancements in aggregation-induced emission (AIE) macromolecular materials have brought their attention as potential antibacterial solutions, these materials offer new approaches to cure multidrug-resistant infections and biofilms in bacterial infections as well as real-time monitoring and specific targeting of bacteria. This review provides an overview of the three main categories of AIE macromolecular materials with antibacterial properties; namely AIE-active polymers, AIEgen@polymer complexes, and CTE-based polymers. The mechanisms and applications of these materials in antibacterial treatment, wound care, and protective equipment are also discussed. The potential for future developments and application directions of AIE-based antimicrobial materials are finally highlighted. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.