Amine-functionalized, silver-exchanged zeolite NaY: Preparation, characterization and antibacterial activity

- Functionalization of Ag-exchanged zeolite NaY with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane APTES (ZSA) as antibacterial agent.
- Antibacterial assay of ZSA was performed against Escherichia coli ATCC11229 and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC6538.
- Functionalization of Ag-exchanged zeolite NaY with APTES significantly increased the antibacterial agent.
- Different mechanisms of bacterial death were suggested for each bacteria type by the functionalized Ag-exchanged zeolite NaY.