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- - Bacterial infections are a major health issue, highlighting the need for new, effective, and safe antibacterial drugs.
- - Researchers created a ZnO-kaolinite composite using a special method that improves antibacterial properties when combined with high-frequency ultrasound.
- - Tests show that this composite works really well against bacteria, making it a promising alternative to traditional antibacterial treatments.
Article Abstract
Bacterial infections pose considerable health risks, emphasising the critical need for effective and biocompatible antibacterial drugs. Considerably, we developed an efficient antimicrobial system incorporating the combined potential of high-frequency ultrasound and antimicrobial drugs against bacterial infections. A ZnO-kaolinite (Kaol) composite with antibacterial properties was synthesised by growing ZnO on the Kaol nano-clay surface using the co-precipitation method. High-frequency ultrasound efficiently promotes the release of Zn, which enhances the antibacterial properties. Furthermore, in-depth in vitro antibacterial studies and bacterial live/dead staining experiments validate the exceptionally high antibacterial performance of the composite. Therefore, owing to the synergistic effects of high-frequency ultrasound and antibacterial properties, the as-prepared novel antibacterial composite is a promising potential substitute for conventional antibacterial agents.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11492080 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.107096 | DOI Listing |
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