Three-Pronged Flower-like Nanoplatforms for the Photothermal/Photodynamic/Quaternary Ammonium Salt Synergistic Antibacterial Method and Bioimaging

Langmuir. 2023 Jul 18;39(28):9734-9743. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c00769. Epub 2023 Jun 30.

Abstract

Bacterial infections caused by pathogenic bacteria are extremely threatening to human health. Currently, the treatment of bacterial infections relies heavily on antibiotics, leading to a high incidence of antibiotic abuse. Bacterial resistance appeared along with the misuse of antibiotics that produced growing harm to human beings. Therefore, a cutting-edge strategy for treating bacterial infections is indeed needed. Here we prepared QCuRCDs@BMoS2 nanocomposites (QBs) for an efficient bacterial trapping and triple quaternary ammonium salt/photothermal/photodynamic bactericidal method. Copper-doped carbon quantum dots were first prepared by using a solvothermal method, modified with quaternary ammonium salts, and then combined with grafted MoS2 nanoflowers. The long alkyl chains of QBs and the sharp surface of MoS2 facilitate the destruction of bacterial structures, while the electrostatic adsorption binds closely to bacteria, shortening the bactericidal distance of the reactive oxygen species (ROS). Moreover, the excellent photothermal performance under 808 nm irradiation in the near-infrared (NIR) region and deep penetrating heat can accelerate oxidative stress and achieve a multisynergistic bactericidal purpose. Consequently, QBs with ideal antibacterial properties and inherent brightness hold great promise in the biomedical field.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Ammonium Compounds*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / toxicity
  • Bacteria
  • Copper / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Molybdenum*
  • Reactive Oxygen Species / metabolism

Substances

  • Molybdenum
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Reactive Oxygen Species
  • Copper
  • Ammonium Compounds