High-frequency ultrasound modulation of Zn²⁺ release from nanoclay supported ZnO antibacterial composites.

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 Zn²⁺, 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 sy

SUBMITTER: Yi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11492080 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature