Antibacterial Properties of Graphene Oxide–Copper Oxide Nanoparticle Nanocomposites

• Published in: ACS applied bio materials Vol. 2; no. 12; pp. 5687 - 5696
• Main Authors: Rajapaksha, Piumie, Cheeseman, Samuel, Hombsch, Stuart, Murdoch, Billy James, Gangadoo, Sheeana, Blanch, Ewan W, Truong, Yen, Cozzolino, Daniel, McConville, Chris F, Crawford, Russell J, Truong, Vi Khanh, Elbourne, Aaron, Chapman, James
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American Chemical Society 16.12.2019
• Subjects: copper oxide; graphene oxide; nanoparticles; 2D material; Salmonella typhimurium; Escherichia coli

The resistance of pathogenic bacteria toward traditional biocidal treatment methods is a growing concern in various settings, including that of water treatment and in the medical industry. As such, advanced antibacterial technologies are needed to prevent infections, against which current antibiotic...