Post-functionalization of sulfur quantum dots and their aggregation-dependent antibacterial activity
Avijit Mondal, Subrata Pandit, Jagabandhu Sahoo, Yogeswari Subramaniam, Mrinmoy De
Abstract
Sulfur quantum dots (SQDs) exhibited potent antibacterial activity upon surface functionalization. Yet, hydrophobic ligand attachment diminished efficacy. This study underscores the impact of hydrophobicity on antibacterial agent development.
Topics & Concepts
Surface modificationAntibacterial activityNanomaterialsNanotechnologyMaterials scienceQuantum dotCombinatorial chemistryChemistryBacteriaBiologyPhysical chemistryGeneticsCarbon and Quantum Dots ApplicationsQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesNanoplatforms for cancer theranostics