Antimicrobial nano-agents: the copper age
The constant advent of major health threats such as antibacterial resistance or highly
communicable viruses, together with a declining antimicrobial discovery, urgently requires …
communicable viruses, together with a declining antimicrobial discovery, urgently requires …
Nanoparticle surface functionalization: how to improve biocompatibility and cellular internalization
The use of nanoparticles (NP) in diagnosis and treatment of many human diseases,
including cancer, is of increasing interest. However, cytotoxic effects of NPs on cells and the …
including cancer, is of increasing interest. However, cytotoxic effects of NPs on cells and the …
Reactive oxygen species formed by metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in physiological media—a review of reactions of importance to nanotoxicity and proposal for …
Diffusely dispersed metal and metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) can adversely affect living
organisms through various mechanisms and exposure routes. One mechanism behind their …
organisms through various mechanisms and exposure routes. One mechanism behind their …
[HTML][HTML] Prospects of using nanotechnology for food preservation, safety, and security
The rapid development of nanotechnology has transformed many domains of food science,
especially those that involve the processing, packaging, storage, transportation …
especially those that involve the processing, packaging, storage, transportation …
Copper-containing nanoparticles: Mechanism of antimicrobial effect and application in dentistry-a narrative review
X Ma, S Zhou, X Xu, Q Du - Frontiers in surgery, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Copper has been used as an antimicrobial agent long time ago. Nowadays, copper-
containing nanoparticles (NPs) with antimicrobial properties have been widely used in all …
containing nanoparticles (NPs) with antimicrobial properties have been widely used in all …
Switching to nanonutrients for sustaining agroecosystems and environment: The challenges and benefits in moving up from ionic to particle feeding
The worldwide agricultural enterprise is facing immense pressure to intensify to feed the
world's increasing population while the resources are dwindling. Fertilizers which are …
world's increasing population while the resources are dwindling. Fertilizers which are …
Antimicrobial polymers with metal nanoparticles
H Palza - International journal of molecular sciences, 2015 - mdpi.com
Metals, such as copper and silver, can be extremely toxic to bacteria at exceptionally low
concentrations. Because of this biocidal activity, metals have been widely used as …
concentrations. Because of this biocidal activity, metals have been widely used as …
Methods of synthesis, properties and biomedical applications of CuO nanoparticles
This study aims to provide an updated survey of the main synthesis methods of copper oxide
(CuO) nanoparticles in order to obtain tailored nanosystems for various biomedical …
(CuO) nanoparticles in order to obtain tailored nanosystems for various biomedical …
Antimicrobial applications of copper
M Vincent, P Hartemann, M Engels-Deutsch - International journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Copper has long been known to have antimicrobial activity and is used in drinking water
treatment and transportation. It has been recognized by the American Environmental …
treatment and transportation. It has been recognized by the American Environmental …
Nanotechnology in food science: Functionality, applicability, and safety assessment
X He, HM Hwang - Journal of food and drug analysis, 2016 - Elsevier
Rapid development of nanotechnology is expected to transform many areas of food science
and food industry with increasing investment and market share. In this article, current …
and food industry with increasing investment and market share. In this article, current …