Narrow spectrum nano-antibiotic for selective removal of ARB from contaminated water: New insights into stimuli response based on cellular attachment, lysis, and excretion.

Narrow spectrum nano-antibiotics are supposedly the future trouble-shooters to improve the efficacy of conventional antimicrobials for treatment of severe bacterial infections, remove contamination from water and diminish the development of antibiotic resistance. In this study, antimicrobial peptide functionalized boron-carbon-nitride nanosheets ((Ant)pep@BCN NSs) are developed that are a promising wastewater disinfector and antibiotic resistant bactericide agent. These nanosheets are developed for selective removal and effective inactivation of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) from water in presence of two virulent bacteria.

Polymer-Coated and Nanofiber-Reinforced Functionally Graded Bioactive Glass Scaffolds Fabricated Using Additive Manufacturing.

In this study, carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced functionally graded bioactive glass scaffolds have been fabricated using additive manufacturing technique. Sol-gel method was used for the synthesis of the bioactive glass. For ink preparation, Pluronic F-127 was used as an ink carrier.