COLL 389 |
| Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have attracted great interest in recent years because of their unique physicochemical properties. In this work, we investigated the biotoxicity of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) to a broad types of microorganisms. By using commercially available SWNTs, our experiments demonstrated that SWNTs possessed strong antimicrobial activity. To extend our knowledge, the antimicrobial activity of as-prepared and functionalized SWNTs was further investigated with potential effects of light and presence soluble macromolecules during the inactivation of cells. Our results demonstrate the potential use of SWNT coatings as antimicrobial surfaces for emerging biomedical applications. |
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The Physical Chemistry of Environmental Interfaces
2:00 PM-6:00 PM, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Morial Convention Center -- Rm. 225, Oral
Division of Colloid & Surface Chemistry |