Enhancing the antibacterial activity of light-activated surfaces containing crystal violet and ZnO nanoparticles: Investigation of nanoparticle size, capping ligand, and dopants
Healthcare-associated infections pose a serious risk for patients, staff, and visitors and are a severe burden on the National Health Service, costing at least £1 billion annually. Antimicrobial surfaces significantly contribute toward reducing the incidence of infections as they prevent bacterial a...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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American Chemical Society
2016
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