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Chitosan with the addition of zeolite and ZnO nanoparticles as a new antibacterial agent

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Chitosan/zeolite/ZnO nanocomposites with different contents of components were obtained using the Taguchi method. Based on the conducted studies, optimal conditions for the synthesis of the nanocomposite (7.5 mg/mL chitosan, 0.2 mg/mL zeolite and 9 mg/mL ZnO) with the best antibacterial properties (no growth of S. mutans) were established. Spectroscopic, microscopic, thermal, and antibacterial methods were used to characterize the nanocomposite and its components in relation to S. mutans biofilm. The chitosan/zeolite/ZnO nanocomposite can be used as an effective antibacterial compound in various applications due to its structural and antibacterial properties.

Source: Polimery

DOI: 10.14314/polimery.2024.10.2

Authors: Mohsen Safaei, Mohammad Salmani Mobarakeh, Hamid Reza Mozaffari, Ling Shing Wong, Nima Fallahnia

Institutions: Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, INTI International University

Language: English

Topic: Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences