Antibacterial and photocatalytic potential of piperine-derived zinc oxide nanoparticles against multi-drug-resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella spp.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Drug-resistant pathogens and industrial dye wastes have emerged as critical global public health concerns, posing significant risks to human and animal health, as well as to environmental sustainability. Green synthesized nano absorbents were found to be a viable strategy for treating drug-resistant pathogens and in wastewater. Hence, this study endeavored the synthesis of piperine-driven nano-zinc oxide (ZnONPs) and evaluated them for antibacterial, antibiofilm, and photocatalytic disinfection potential against multi-drug resistant (MDR) foodborne strains of non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS). Besides, the dye degradation potential of ZnONPs when exposed to UV, sunlight, and LED lights and their antioxidant capacity were assessed.

Results

Initially, in silico analysi

SUBMITTER: Unni V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11852875 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature