Preparation and characterization of dextran-modified ZnO and Cu-doped ZnO nanohybrid material for enhanced antimicrobial delivery and activity.

Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles are widely used in various applications, particularly in antimicrobial products. Efforts to enhance their performance and efficacy, including copper (Cu) doping and incorporating natural polymers. In this study, dextran-modified ZnO and Cu-doped ZnO nanohybrids were synthesized and characterized using exodextran isolated from Leuconostoc mesenteroides TISTR 473.