Metal nanoparticles: understanding the mechanisms behind antibacterial activity
YN Slavin, J Asnis, UO Hńfeli, H Bach - Journal of nanobiotechnology, 2017 - Springer
As the field of nanomedicine emerges, there is a lag in research surrounding the topic of
nanoparticle (NP) toxicity, particularly concerned with mechanisms of action. The continuous …
nanoparticle (NP) toxicity, particularly concerned with mechanisms of action. The continuous …
Review on the improvement of the photocatalytic and antibacterial activities of ZnO
Photocatalytic degradation is an effective method to alleviate environmental pollution
caused by organic pollutants. In this work, research progress on the application of …
caused by organic pollutants. In this work, research progress on the application of …
Antibacterial properties of nanoparticles
Antibacterial agents are very important in the textile industry, water disinfection, medicine,
and food packaging. Organic compounds used for disinfection have some disadvantages …
and food packaging. Organic compounds used for disinfection have some disadvantages …
Metal-based nanoparticles: Antibacterial mechanisms and biomedical application
The growing increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria has led to the search for new
antibacterial agents capable of overcoming the resistance problem. In recent years …
antibacterial agents capable of overcoming the resistance problem. In recent years …
Metal oxide nanoparticles as biomedical materials
The development of new nanomaterials with high biomedical performance and low toxicity is
essential to obtain more efficient therapy and precise diagnostic tools and devices. Recently …
essential to obtain more efficient therapy and precise diagnostic tools and devices. Recently …
Size-dependent bacterial growth inhibition and mechanism of antibacterial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles
The antibacterial properties of zinc oxide nanoparticles were investigated using both Gram-
positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. These studies demonstrate that ZnO …
positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. These studies demonstrate that ZnO …
Cerium oxide nanoparticles: properties, biosynthesis and biomedical application
Nanotechnology is the branch of science which deals with particles ranging between 1–100
nm. These particles are called nanoparticles, and they exhibit unique electronic, optical …
nm. These particles are called nanoparticles, and they exhibit unique electronic, optical …
Nanomaterials in the environment: behavior, fate, bioavailability, and effects
The recent advances in nanotechnology and the corresponding increase in the use of
nanomaterials in products in every sector of society have resulted in uncertainties regarding …
nanomaterials in products in every sector of society have resulted in uncertainties regarding …
Mechanism of photogenerated reactive oxygen species and correlation with the antibacterial properties of engineered metal-oxide nanoparticles
Oxidative stress induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS) is one of the most important
antibacterial mechanisms of engineered nanoparticles (NPs). To elucidate the ROS …
antibacterial mechanisms of engineered nanoparticles (NPs). To elucidate the ROS …
Towards a definition of inorganic nanoparticles from an environmental, health and safety perspective
The regulation of engineered nanoparticles requires a widely agreed definition of such
particles. Nanoparticles are routinely defined as particles with sizes between about 1 and …
particles. Nanoparticles are routinely defined as particles with sizes between about 1 and …