Cubic nano-silver-decorated manganese dioxide micromotors: enhanced propulsion and antibacterial performance
Wenjuan Liu, Hongbin Ge, Xiaoyong Ding, Xiaolong Lu, Yanan Zhang, Zhongwei Gu
Abstract
A novel strategy for combating bacteria is proposed based on MnO<sub>2</sub>@Ag micromotors. Due to synergistic reaction of MnO<sub>2</sub> and Ag, rapid movement was realized and an enhanced <italic>E. coli</italic> death was achieved by coupling intense motion with Ag<sup>+</sup> sterilization.
Topics & Concepts
ManganeseNanotechnologyMaterials scienceNano-PropulsionNanoparticleSterilization (economics)Chemical engineeringPhysicsMetallurgyComposite materialEngineeringForeign exchange marketEconomicsThermodynamicsMonetary economicsForeign exchangeMicro and Nano RoboticsMolecular Communication and NanonetworksCerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus