How, S. W. and Low, D. Y. S. and Leo, B. F. and Manickam, S. and Goh, B. H. and Tang, S. Y. (2023) A critical review on the current state of antimicrobial glove technologies: Advances, challenges and future prospects. Journal of Hospital Infection, 137. pp. 24-34. ISSN 0195-6701, DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2023.03.022.
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Following recent viral outbreaks, there has been a significant increase in global demand for gloves. Biomedical research focuses increasingly on antimicrobial gloves to combat microbial transmission and hospital-acquired infections. Most antimicrobial gloves are manufactured using antimicrobial chemicals such as disinfectants, biocides and sanitizers. The design of antimicrobial gloves incorporates advanced technologies, including colloidal particles and nanomaterials, to enhance antimicrobial effectiveness. A category of anti-microbial gloves also explores and integrates natural antimicrobial benefits from animals, plants and micro-organisms. Many types of antimicrobial agents are available; however, it is crucial that the selected agent exhibits a broad spectrum of activity and is not sus-ceptible to promoting resistance. Additionally, future research should focus on the potential effect of antimicrobial gloves on the skin microbiota and irritation during extended wear. Careful integration of the antimicrobial agent is essential to ensure optimal effectiveness without compromising the mechanical properties of the gloves.(c) 2023 The Healthcare Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | None |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Antimicrobial glove; Medical glove; Antimicrobial agent; Dispersion; Coating |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Oct 2025 03:27 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Oct 2025 03:27 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/48251 |
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