reviewNano-Micro LettersApr 18, 2015DIAMOND OA

Review on Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Antibacterial Activity and Toxicity Mechanism

ASAmna SirelkhatimSMShahrom MahmudASAzman SeeniNHNoor Haida Mohd KausLCLing Chuo Ann

Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

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Abstract

Antibacterial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) has received significant interest worldwide particularly by the implementation of nanotechnology to synthesize particles in the nanometer region. Many microorganisms exist in the range from hundreds of nanometers to tens of micrometers. ZnO-NPs exhibit attractive antibacterial properties due to increased specific surface area as the reduced particle size leading to enhanced particle surface reactivity. ZnO is a bio-safe material that possesses photo-oxidizing and photocatalysis impacts on chemical and biological species. This review covered ZnO-NPs antibacterial activity including testing methods, impact of UV illumination, ZnO particle properties…

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  • Antibacterial activity
  • Nanoparticle
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Reactive oxygen species
  • Zinc
  • Nanotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Particle size
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Responsible consumption and production
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