Journal
NANO LIFE
Volume 2, Issue 4, Pages -Publisher
WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBL CO PTE LTD
DOI: 10.1142/S1793984412300129
Keywords
Carbon nanotubes; antimicrobial effect; suspension; surface coating; filter; antimicrobial mechanisms
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- US Army Research Office [W911NF-10-1-0160]
- National Science Foundation (NSF) [0959679]
- Golden Leaf Foundation
- North Carlina BIOIMPACT Initiative through the Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprises (BRITE) at North Carolina Central University (NCCU)
- Direct For Mathematical & Physical Scien
- Division Of Materials Research [0959679] Funding Source: National Science Foundation
- Division Of Human Resource Development
- Direct For Education and Human Resources [0833184] Funding Source: National Science Foundation
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Inactivation of pathogens from environment and inhibition of biofilm formation on various surfaces are important for biosafety, biosecurity and public health. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) possess antimicrobial effects in addition to their unique optical, electrical, mechanical and thermal properties. This review summarizes the antimicrobial effects of single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in suspensions and on CNT contained surfaces. To increase antimicrobial effects, CNT composites containing other antimicrobial reagents are introduced. Also described are the possible antimicrobial mechanisms of CNTs.
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