Abstract
We demonstrate for the first time that PPy-SiO2-GTA composites can be used as efficient photothermal agents for killing pathogenic bacteria under NIR irradiation. The cell growth of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria targeted by PPy-SiO2-GTA composites could be inhibited effectively after photothermal treatment.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / radiation effects
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Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects
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Gram-Positive Bacteria / radiation effects
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Infrared Rays
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Microscopy, Fluorescence
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Nanoparticles / chemistry*
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Nanoparticles / toxicity
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Polymers / chemistry*
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Pyrroles / chemistry*
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Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*
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Temperature
Substances
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Polymers
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Pyrroles
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polypyrrole
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Silicon Dioxide