| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73556 | Microporous and Mesoporous Materials | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Silver and gold nanoparticles were dispersed on TS-1 silicalite with a low titanium content. These materials were evaluated as biocides for Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhi. In the presence of TS-1, free of silver or gold, both bacteria use the silicalite’s surface to reproduce rapidly. Ag- and Au-TS-1 were shown to be efficient for eliminating both E. coli and S. typhi present in a nutritive media. The efficiency of materials was related to their textural properties. In general, E. coli was eliminated faster than S. typhi.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Silver and gold as biocide materials. ► Immobilization of Ag and Au nanoparticles on silicalite TS-1 to increase the efficiency as biocide. ► Fractal dimension of Ag and Au nanoparticles drives their performance to eliminate Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhi.
