Synthesis and characterization of luminescent Cu-doped fluorapatite nanocrystals as potential broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents.

Nanomaterials based on metal-doped fluorapatite (FAP) have attracted considerable interest as potential next-generation antimicrobial agents. In this study, Cu-doped FAP nanocrystals have been successfully synthesized by a neutralization method at room temperature. Their structural, optical, antimicrobial, and hemcompatible properties have been investigated.