Contact killing and antimicrobial properties of copper

M Vincent, RE Duval, P Hartemann… - Journal of applied …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
With the emergence of antibiotic resistance, the interest for antimicrobial agents has recently
increased again in public health. Copper was recognized in 2008 by the United States …

A review of polymeric nanocomposite membranes for water purification

M Bassyouni, MH Abdel-Aziz, MS Zoromba… - Journal of Industrial and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Nanocomposites are now commonly employed to augment the standard polymeric
membrane materials that are used in water treatment processes. A number of different …

Addressing MRSA infection and antibacterial resistance with peptoid polymers

J Xie, M Zhou, Y Qian, Z Cong, S Chen… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Abstract Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) induced infection calls for
antibacterial agents that are not prone to antimicrobial resistance. We prepare protease …

Copper nanoparticles: Synthesis and characterization, physiology, toxicity and antimicrobial applications

MC Crisan, M Teodora, M Lucian - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Metallic nanoparticles are a new class of materials with applications in medicine,
pharmaceutical and agriculture. Using biological, chemical and physical approaches …

Metal oxide nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents: a promise for the future

A Raghunath, E Perumal - International journal of antimicrobial agents, 2017 - Elsevier
Microbial infectious diseases are a global threat to human health. Excess and improper use
of antibiotics has created antimicrobial-resistant microbes that can defy clinical treatment …

Nanoparticle technology and its implications in endodontics: a review

N Raura, A Garg, A Arora, M Roma - Biomaterials Research, 2020 - spj.science.org
Abstract Background The era of Nanomaterials has had a long lasting impression in the field
of medical science. It's excellent use in medicine has led to its application in dental science …

Noble metals in medicine: Latest advances

S Medici, M Peana, VM Nurchi, JI Lachowicz… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2015 - Elsevier
History shows that metal-based drugs and remedies have been known and used since very
ancient times. For example, silver was employed in the treatment of wounds and ulcers …

Copper-polymer nanocomposites: An excellent and cost-effective biocide for use on antibacterial surfaces

L Tamayo, M Azócar, M Kogan, A Riveros… - Materials Science and …, 2016 - Elsevier
The development of polymer nanocomposites with antimicrobial properties has been a key
factor for controlling or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and preventing foodborne …

Antimicrobial applications of copper

M Vincent, P Hartemann, M Engels-Deutsch - International journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Copper has long been known to have antimicrobial activity and is used in drinking water
treatment and transportation. It has been recognized by the American Environmental …

Bimetallic nanoparticles for antimicrobial applications

N Arora, K Thangavelu, GN Karanikolos - Frontiers in Chemistry, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Highly effective antimicrobial agents are needed to control the emergence of new bacterial
strains, their increased proliferation capability, and antibacterial resistance that severely …