Preventing biofilm formation and eradicating pathogenic bacteria by Zn doped histidine derived carbon quantum dots
Vijay Bhooshan Kumar, Maoz Lahav, Ehud Gazit
Abstract
. Importantly, the Zn-NCDs could penetrate the biofilm and bacterial cell wall to effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria and subsequently inhibit biofilm formation. Thus, the structure, chemical composition, and low toxicity properties of the newly-developed Zn-NCDs exemplify a promising novel method for the preparation of nano-level antibacterial drugs.
Topics & Concepts
BiofilmMicrobiologyBacteriaQuantum dotAntibiotic resistancePathogenic bacteriaMaterials scienceDopingCarbon quantum dotsHistidineCarbon fibersNanotechnologyAntibioticsChemistryBiologyOptoelectronicsBiochemistryGeneticsAmino acidComposite materialComposite numberCarbon and Quantum Dots ApplicationsAdvanced Nanomaterials in CatalysisGraphene and Nanomaterials Applications