Synthesis of biologically derived poly(pyrogallol) nanofibers for antibacterial applications
Zhen Tian, Guo Wu, Matt Libby, Kang Wu, Kyung Jae Jeong, Young Jo Kim
Abstract
, at a inhibition rates of 56.3 ± 9.7% and 95.5 ± 2.0% within 0.5 and 2 h, respectively. This finding suggests that poly(pyrogallol) can be used as a naturally occurring antibacterial agent for various biomedical and environmental applications.
Topics & Concepts
PyrogallolAntibacterial activityNanofiberMaterials scienceBiological activityCombinatorial chemistryNanotechnologyPolymer scienceChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryChemistryBacteriaBiologyBiochemistryEngineeringGeneticsIn vitroElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsGraphene and Nanomaterials ApplicationsBone Tissue Engineering Materials