New function of molybdenum trioxide nanoplates: Toxicity towards pathogenic bacteria through membrane stress

- MoO3 nanoplates were synthesized by chemical precipitation method.
- XRD and FT-IR studies revealed the orthorhombic phase of MoO3.
- FE-SEM micrograph revealed the plate-like structure of MoO3.
- MIC value of MoO3 nanoplates was measured against four pathogenic bacteria.
- ONPG assay revealed the membrane disruption of Escherichia coli upon MoO3 interaction.