| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1553175 | Superlattices and Microstructures | 2015 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
A widely soluble few layered graphene (FLG) sheets decorated by ZnO nano particles were prepared through hydrothermal method using ethylene glycol as a solvent and a reducing agent. The obtained FLG/ZnO composite material was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Raman spectroscopy. The anti-bacterial properties of ZnO nano particles decorated few layered graphenes were tested against Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhi by using well diffusion method. The results confirmed that FLG/ZnO has significant antibacterial activity more against S. typhi than E. coli. The obtained results from the current research work conclusively states that the ZnO nano particles which were decorated by few layered graphene possess a significant anti-bacterial activity.
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Authors
Satish Bykkam, Sowmya Narsingam, Mohsen Ahmadipour, T. Dayakar, K. Venkateswara Rao, Ch. Shilpa Chakra, Shanker Kalakotla,