| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8015514 | Materials Letters | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Two bimetallic (Zn/Cu) alginate based nanocomposites, impregnated with carbonate or phosphate mineral phase, were prepared by a facile procedure. Mineralized samples exhibited different morphologies and properties when compared to the non-mineralized sample. Antimicrobial testing against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans showed that mineralized samples are more efficient than non-mineralized in elimination of microorganisms. The results of this study suggest that bimetallic mineralized alginates could be potentially used as affordable, easy to produce antimicrobial materials.
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Authors
Ivana Malagurski, Steva Levic, Miodrag Mitric, Vladimir Pavlovic, Suzana Dimitrijevic-Brankovic,