Silver carbonate nanoparticles stabilised over alumina nanoneedles exhibiting potent antibacterial properties

Chem Commun (Camb). 2008 Sep 14:(34):4013-5. doi: 10.1039/b809086f. Epub 2008 Jul 17.

Abstract

A simple method of preparing Ag2CO3 nanoparticles utilising high area gamma-alumina nanoneedles has been developed; these are promising antimicrobial agents against diverse bacterial strains.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aluminum Oxide / chemistry*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / pharmacology
  • Carbonates* / chemistry
  • Carbonates* / pharmacology
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Silver Compounds* / chemistry
  • Silver Compounds* / pharmacology
  • Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission
  • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects*
  • Staphylococcus aureus / growth & development

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Carbonates
  • Silver Compounds
  • Aluminum Oxide
  • silver carbonate