| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5355957 | Applied Surface Science | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Cu-containing stainless steel (Cu-SS and CuNi-SS) surfaces were prepared. ⺠Cu-SS exhibits a much stronger bactericidal activity than CuNi-SS. ⺠Cu ions were released from the Cu-SS surfaces. ⺠Cu ions action with cell membranes, resulting in bacterial death. ⺠Bacterial exposure to Cu-SS surfaces for short time did not result in DNA damage.
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Authors
Xiangyu Zhang, Xiaobo Huang, Yong Ma, Naiming Lin, Ailan Fan, Bin Tang,