ReviewPublished 16 September 2026Copper nanomaterial antimicrobial coatings: ion release, transparency, and wash durability across biomedical, textile, and packaging applicationsNurhidayatul Warda Muhamad Shuhaimi · Jei Vincent · Kam Sheng Lau · Siew Xian Chin · Shahariar Chowdhury · Theerakamol Pengsakul · Chin Hua ChiaFrontiers in Chemistrydoi 10.3389/fchem.2026.1949389