Synthesis of agarose-metal/semiconductor nanoparticles having superior bacteriocidal activity and their simple conversion to metal-carbon composites

Datta, K. K. R. ; Srinivasan, B. ; Balaram, H. ; Eswaramoorthy, M. (2008) Synthesis of agarose-metal/semiconductor nanoparticles having superior bacteriocidal activity and their simple conversion to metal-carbon composites Journal of Chemical Sciences, 120 (6). pp. 579-586. ISSN 0253-4134

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Abstract

Agarose, a naturally occurring biopolymer is used for the stabilization of metal, semiconductor nanoparticles. Ag and Cu nanoparticles stabilized in agarose matrix show excellent antibacterial activity against E. coli bacteria. The well dispersed metal nanoparticles within the agarose composite films can be readily converted to carbon-metal composites of catalytic importance.

Item Type:	Article
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Keywords:	Biopolymers; Agarose-Metal/Semiconductor Nanoparticle Films; Antimicrobial Activity; Composites; Metallic
ID Code:	1331
Deposited On:	04 Oct 2010 07:54
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