Application of antimicrobial, potential hazard and mitigation plans

The tremendous rise in the consumption of antimicrobial products had aroused global concerns, especially in the midst of pandemic COVID-19. Antimicrobial resistance has been accelerated by widespread usage of antimicrobial products in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the widespread use of antimicrobial products releases biohazardous substances into the environment, endangering the ecology and ecosystem. Therefore, several strategies or measurements are needed to tackle this problem. In this review, types of antimicrobial available, emerging nanotechnology in antimicrobial production and their advanced application have been discussed. The problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB)and antimicrobial resistance genes (AMG) had become the biggest threat to public health. To deal with this problem, an in-depth discussion of the challenges faced in antimicrobial mitigations and potential alternatives was reviewed. •Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is accelerated by antimicrobial agents' pollution.•The primary cause of AMR is pharmaceutical antibacterial products.•Nanoparticles are emerging as one of key antimicrobial drugs.•AMR is irreversible, multidisciplinary cooperation is necessary to prevent it.