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 …

Metal-based nanoparticles: Antibacterial mechanisms and biomedical application

D Franco, G Calabrese, SPP Guglielmino, S Conoci - Microorganisms, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using plant extracts and their antimicrobial activities: A review of recent literature

C Vanlalveni, S Lallianrawna, A Biswas, M Selvaraj… - RSC …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Synthesis of metal nanoparticles using plant extracts is one of the most simple, convenient,
economical, and environmentally friendly methods that mitigate the involvement of toxic …

Emerging trends in nanomaterials for antibacterial applications

S Yougbaré, C Mutalik, G Okoro, IH Lin… - International journal …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Around the globe, surges of bacterial diseases are causing serious health threats and
related concerns. Recently, the metal ion release and photodynamic and photothermal …

Mechanism of plant-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles–a review on biomolecules involved, characterisation and antibacterial activity

S Rajeshkumar, LV Bharath - Chemico-biological interactions, 2017 - Elsevier
Engineering a reliable and eco-accommodating methodology for the synthesis of metal
nanoparticles is a crucial step in the field of nanotechnology. Plant-mediated synthesis of …

Exploring the potential of metal and metal oxide nanomaterials for sustainable water and wastewater treatment: a review of their antimicrobial properties

H Kamyab, S Chelliapan, G Hayder, M Yusuf… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Metallic nanoparticles (NPs) are of particular interest as antimicrobial agents in water and
wastewater treatment due to their broad suppressive range against bacteria, viruses, and …

Antimicrobial properties of the Ag, Cu nanoparticle system

X Fan, LH Yahia, E Sacher - Biology, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The antimicrobial properties of Ag and Cu nanoparticles, their mixtures
and their alloys, are reviewed. Abstract Microbes, including bacteria and fungi, easily form …

Mechanistic study of the synergistic antibacterial activity of combined silver nanoparticles and common antibiotics

H Deng, D McShan, Y Zhang, SS Sinha… - … science & technology, 2016 - ACS Publications
A combination of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and an antibiotic can synergistically inhibit
bacterial growth, especially against the drug-resistant bacteria Salmonella typhimurium …

Harmonization risks and rewards: nano-QSAR for agricultural nanomaterials

AV Singh, A Shelar, M Rai, P Laux… - Journal of agricultural …, 2024 - ACS Publications
This comprehensive review explores the emerging landscape of Nano-QSAR (quantitative
structure–activity relationship) for assessing the risk and potency of nanomaterials in …

Nanomaterials in wound healing and infection control

A Pormohammad, NK Monych, S Ghosh, DL Turner… - Antibiotics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Wounds continue to be a serious medical concern due to their increasing incidence from
injuries, surgery, burns and chronic diseases such as diabetes. Delays in the healing …