Antimicrobial and antibacterial applications of ferrites and their polymer composites

This book chapter briefly explains the history and development of antimicrobials over the last few years. The chapter discusses the significance of different microbes, the illnesses caused by them, the environments in which they thrive, and the antimicrobials used to combat them. Different antimicrobials operate through different mechanisms; the commonly used mechanisms are listed in this chapter. Various kinds of materials that are commonly used as antimicrobials are alluded to, along with antimicrobial drugs for preventing microbial resistance. Ferrites are thought to be beneficial candidates for their antimicrobial behavior. Other advantages of ferrites that have been found over time are mentioned. The polymer nanocomposites of ferrites are also brought to light due to their excellent antimicrobial properties. High-performance microwave absorption composites using ferrite as one of their components have recently received a lot of attention due to the rapid advancement of electronic technologies and the growth of communications. These composites ought to have a high absorption intensity, broad absorption spectrum, thin thickness, and lightweight.