FeCo nanoparticles as antibacterial agents with improved response in magnetic field: An insight into the associated toxicity mechanism.

The emergence of multi-drug resistant bacterial infections has resulted in increased interest in the development of alternative systems which can sensitize bacteria to overcome resistance. In an attempt to contribute to the existing literature of potential antibacterial agents, we present here, a first report of the antibacterial potential of FeCo nanoparticles, both as stand-alone devices and in presence of magnetic field, against the bacterial strains of S. aureus and E.