Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8-Encapsulated Nanoparticle of Ag/Cu Composites Supported on Graphene Oxide: Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity
Thollwana Andretta Makhetha, Sekhar C. Ray, Richard M. Moutloali
Abstract
) bacteria as determined by the disc diffusion method. The role of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in the antibacterial activity of both Ag@ZIF8@GO and AgCu@ZIF8@GO was highlighted as crucial in the probable pathway in the antimicrobial activity of the composites.
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GrapheneZeolitic imidazolate frameworkImidazolateMaterials scienceOxideNanoparticleComposite materialChemical engineeringNanotechnologyChemistryMetallurgyMetal-organic frameworkAdsorptionOrganic chemistryEngineeringGraphene and Nanomaterials ApplicationsNanomaterials for catalytic reactionsAdvanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis