One of the crucial challenges of our time is to effectively use metal and metal oxide
nanoparticles (NPs) as an alternative way to combat drug-resistant infections. Metal and …

Polymeric membranes are widely applied for water and wastewater treatment. However, the
membranes used in the pressure driven membrane processes suffer from the undesired …

Wide applications of soybean-based adhesives in the production of wood composites are
significantly restricted by mildew attacks. Increasing mildew resistance without increasing …

Polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membrane containing halloysite nanotubes loaded with
copper ions (Cu2+-HNTs/PES) were prepared via phase inversion method using …

The antibacterial and antifungal activity of montmorillonite, Ag-MMT, Cu-MMT and Zn-MMT
were investigated. The antibacterial effects on Escherichia coli decreased in the order: Ag …

Unlike other antimicrobial agents, Ag-based composites are stable and currently widely
used as broad spectral additives, fighting microbial biofilms and other biological threats. The …

By intercalating montmorillonite (MMT) with Cu2+ and benzalkonium chloride (BAC), the
present work constructed a synergistic promotion system (Cu2+/BAC/MMT). MMT not only …

Mycotoxins, bacteria, heavy metals and other toxic contaminants in feed have adverse
effects on the health of animal. The decontamination of feed to reduce the content of harmful …

Chlorhexidine acetate-loaded silver-kaolinite (CA-Ag-Kaol) was prepared and
characterised, and its application as an antibacterial agent was studied. CA-Ag-Kaol was …

The effect of distance from a heavy metal pollution source on the soil nematode community
was investigated on four sampling sites along an 4 km transect originating at the Kovohuty …