Nanowerk April 13, 2021
Researchers in Australia developed nano thin coating of black phosphoros. As BP breaks down, it oxidizes the surface of bacteria and fungal cells (process called cellular oxidization) ultimately works to rip them apart. They tested the effectiveness of nano thin layers of BP against five common bacteria strains, including E. coli and drug-resistant MRSA, as well as five types of fungus, including Candida auris. In just two hours, up to 99% of bacterial and fungal cells were destroyed. Importantly, the BP also began to self-degrade and was entirely disintegrated within 24 hours – an important feature that shows the material would not accumulate in the body. The researchers have now begun experimenting with different formulations to test the efficacy on a range of medically-relevant surfaces. According to the researcher the study demonstrates a viable and practical pathway for the deployment of novel low-dimensional materials as antimicrobial agents without compromising the composition or nature of the coated substrate…read more. TECHNICAL ARTICLEÂ
Abstract. Credit: ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2021, XXXX, XXX, XXX-XXX, April 12, 2021Â