ZnO Nanomaterials: Current Advancements in Antibacterial Mechanisms and Applications

• Published in: Frontiers in chemistry Vol. 8; p. 580
• Main Authors: Jiang, Shengjie, Lin, Kaili, Cai, Ming
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 21.07.2020
• Subjects: antibacterial activity; applications; Chemistry; mechanism; review; ZnO nanomaterials

The prevalence of various diseases caused by bacteria has been increasing, and some traditional antibiotics have been reported to have varying degrees of resistance. ZnO nanomaterials (ZnO-NMs), due to their excellent broad-spectrum antibacterial properties, lasting antibacterial effects, and excell...