Mussel-inspired superhydrophilic surface with enhanced antimicrobial properties under immersed and atmospheric conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2018.09.173
Abstract: Abstract In this work, a multilayer antibacterial and antifungal superhydrophilic film was prepared on the 316L stainless steel surface by mussel-inspired depositions of polydopamine (PDA) and silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) followed by modification with methoxy-polyethylene-glycol… read more here.
Keywords: enhanced antimicrobial; surface; antimicrobial properties; superhydrophilic surface ... See more keywords
Photo‐thermally enhanced antimicrobial efficacy of silver nanoplates against Gram‐negative, Gram‐positive bacterial and fungal pathogens
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DOI: 10.1111/jam.15588
Abstract: This paper aims to investigate the photo‐thermally enhanced antimicrobial efficacy of triangular silver nanoplates for a broad range of harmful pathogens viz., Gram‐negative bacteria (Escherichia coli), Gram‐positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus), and fungus (Candida albicans). read more here.
Keywords: silver nanoplates; thermally enhanced; antimicrobial efficacy; photo thermally ... See more keywords
Enhanced Antimicrobial Cellulose/Chitosan/ZnO Biodegradable Composite Membrane
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DOI: 10.3390/membranes12020239
Abstract: In this study, chitosan and sugarcane cellulose were used as film-forming materials, while the inorganic agent zinc oxide (ZnO) and natural compound phenyllactic acid (PA) were used as the main bacteriostatic components to fabricate biodegradable… read more here.
Keywords: membrane; water absorption; cellulose; composite membrane ... See more keywords