Outside Front Cover: Volume 3 Issue 5

Abstract

Outside Front Cover: The cover image of doi:10.1002/idm2.12194 showcases a piezoelectric elastomer material based on barium titanate (BaTiO₃), which is capable of generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) under mechanical pressure. This innovative material holds the potential for antimicrobial applications in the human body, particularly in load-bearing areas such as the soles of the feet, oral cavity, bones, and joints. The visual representation captures the essence of the material's ability to harness the piezoelectric effect to combat infections, highlighting its promising future in the field of antimicrobial materials.