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Light-Activated Heterostructured Nanomaterials for Antibacterial Applications

Year: 2020

Type: review

Abstract: An outbreak of a bacterial contagion is a critical threat for human health worldwide. Recently, light-activated heterostructured nanomaterials (LAHNs) have shown potential as antibacterial agents, owing to their unique structural and optical properties. Many investigations have revealed that heterostructured nanomaterials are potential antibacterial agents under light irradiation. In this review, we summarize recent developments of light-activated antibacterial agents using heterostructured nanomaterials and specifically categorized those agents based on their various light harvesters. The detailed antibacterial mechanisms are also addressed. With the achievements of LAHNs as antibacterial agents, we further discuss the challenges and opportunities for their future clinical applications.

Source: Nanomaterials

DOI: 10.3390/nano10040643

Authors: Chinmaya Mutalik, Di-Yan Wang, Dyah Ika Krisnawati, Achmad Jazidie, Sibidou Yougbare, Tsung-Rong Kuo

Institutions: Taipei Medical University, Tunghai University, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,112