Antibiotic Materials in Healthcare

Dr. Kokkarachedu Varaprasad is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Design, San Sebastián University, Chile. He received PhD (2011) in biocidal temperature-sensitive hydrogels from the Department of Polymer Science and Technology, India. He worked as an Investigator at the Advanced Polymer Research Center (CIPA), Chile. He received 3 International Postdoctoral Fellowships at Creighton University, USA, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa, and Concepcion University, Chile. He developed the bioactivity of hybrid nanomaterials for advanced biomedical applications. He has published numerous articles, books, book chapters, and has 2 patents. His name has been listed in the Top 2% of scientists in the world under biomaterials, nanoscience, and nanotechnology in a recent survey conducted by Stanford University. His primary objective is to translate primary nano and polymer technology research results for the next generation of biomedical applications.Prof. Rotimi Sadiku is currently an Emeritus Professor at the Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa.Professor Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku started his career as early as in 1976 as assistant Supervisor at the Zaria Industries Limited Nigeria and later received the Nigeria Government Scholarship to pursue a BSc [Hons.] (1980) degree at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. During this journey, he received numerous awards as best student and then, received the Nigeria government scholarship to pursue his PHD (1986) in Polymer Science at University of Strathclyde. He did a 1½ years postdoctoral fellowship at the CNR/University of Genova, Italy (1989/90) After receiving postdoctoral fellowship award (Swedish Institute Research Fellowship) he joined (1990) the Department of Polymer Technology, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden. He did spend ½ year at the Faculty of Physics, Freiburg University as Visiting Scientist. In 1999, he later received South African Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship award to join University of Stellenbosch, Institute for Polymer Science.

• 1. Antibiotic NanomaterialsKokkarachedu Varaprasad, Chandrasekaran Karthikeyan, Vimala Kanikireddy, Dariela Núñez, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku and Rodrigo Briones2. Therapeutic Efficacy of Antibiotics in the Treatment of Chronic DiseasesVuyolwethu Khwaza, Zintle Mbese, Blessing A. Aderibigbe and Opeoluwa O. Oyedeji3. Antibiotic Polymer for Biomedical ApplicationsVictoria Oluwaseun Fasiku, Daniel Hassan, Shesan John Owonubi, Emmanuel Mukwevho and Jimmy Lolu Olajide4. Natural Polymeric Materials as a Vehicle for AntibioticsWalther Ide and Yousof Farrag5. Biodegradable Antibiotic Importers in MedicineGbolahan Joseph Adekoya, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Yskander Hamam, Suprakas Sinha Ray, Ehigie David Esezobor, Babatunde Bolasodun, Wakufwa Bonex Mwakikunga, Oluwasegun Chijioke Adekoya, Jimmy Lolu Olajide, Oladipo Folorunso, Olusesan Frank Biotidara, Abayomi Awosanya, Ahamdu, George Apeh, Ebiowei Moses Yibowei, Ugonna Kingsley Ugo, Omonefe Joy Odubunmi, Omondi Vincent Ojijo, Kehinde Williams Kupolati, Oluyemi Ojo Daramola and Idowu David Ibrahim6. Biodegradable Antibiotics in Wound HealingDaniel Hassan, Victoria Oluwaseun Fasiku, Shadrack Joel Madu and Jamilu Muazu7. Antibiotics Encapsulated Scaffolds as Potential Wound DressingsB. Buyana, S. Alven, X. Nqoro and Blessing A. Aderibigbe8. Recent Progress on Antibiotic Polymer/Metal Nanocomposites for Health ApplicationsT.S. Motsoeneng, M.J. Mochane, T.C. Mokhena and Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku9. Antibiotic 3D Printed Materials for Healthcare ApplicationsT.C. Mokhena, M.J. John, M.J. Mochane, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, T.S. Motsoeneng, Mtibe and P.C. Tsipa10. Inhibition of Bacterial Growth and Removal of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria From WastewaterKehinde Williams Kupolati, A.A. Busari, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, A. Frattari, A.A. Adeboje, C. Kambole, K.S. Mojapelo, M.R. Maite, N. Motsilanyane, W. Bezuidenhout, A.A. Eze, Idowu David Ibrahim, O.O. Ayeleru, T.A. Adegbola, J. Snyman, R.J. Moloisane, M.M. Mokae, J.M. Ndambuki, O. Agboola, Victoria Oluwaseun Fasiku, Oluyemi Oja Daramola, M.S. Onyango, P.A. Olubambi, A.M. Berhe, M. Ndlovu, L. De Villiers, D.A. Branga-Peicu and R.W. Salim11. Nosocomial Bacterial Infection of Orthopedic Implants and Antibiotic Hydroxyapatite/Silver-Coated Halloysite Nanotube With Improved Structural Integrity as Potential ProphylaxisJimmy Lolu Olajide, D.A. Desai, J.O. Ajibola, Gbolahan Joseph Adekoya, Oluyemi Ojo Daramola, K.K. Alaneme, Victoria Oluwaseun Fasiku and Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku12. Antibiotics as Emerging Pollutants in Water and Its TreatmentMariel Godoy and Julio Sánchez13. Aptamer and Riboswitches: A Novel Tool for the Need of New Antimicrobial Active CompoundsVíctor Díaz-García, BS, PhD and Gerardo Retamal-Morales14. The Chemistry and Pharmacology of Antibiotics Used in the Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant TuberculosisMotshabi Alinah Sibeko, Victor Chike Agbakoba, Jethro Nkomo and Shanganyane Percy Hlangothi15. Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: A Welcome Development for Targeting BacteriaVictoria Oluwaseun Fasiku, Shesan John Owonubi, Nyemaga Masanje Malima, Daniel Hassan and Neerish Revaprasadu16. Metal OxideeBased Nanocomposites as Antimicrobial and Biomedical AgentsShesan John Owonubi, Nyemaga Masanje Malima and Neerish Revaprasadu