scholarly journals Light-Activated Heterostructured Nanomaterials for Antibacterial Applications

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 643 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chinmaya Mutalik ◽  
Di-Yan Wang ◽  
Dyah Ika Krisnawati ◽  
Achmad Jazidie ◽  
Sibidou Yougbare ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Antibacterial Agents ◽  
Clinical Applications ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Structural And Optical Properties ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Recent Developments

An outbreak of a bacterial contagion is a critical threat for human health worldwide. Recently, light-activated heterostructured nanomaterials (LAHNs) have shown potential as antibacterial agents, owing to their unique structural and optical properties. Many investigations have revealed that heterostructured nanomaterials are potential antibacterial agents under light irradiation. In this review, we summarize recent developments of light-activated antibacterial agents using heterostructured nanomaterials and specifically categorized those agents based on their various light harvesters. The detailed antibacterial mechanisms are also addressed. With the achievements of LAHNs as antibacterial agents, we further discuss the challenges and opportunities for their future clinical applications.

Recent developments on the synthesis, structural and optical properties of chalcogenide quantum dots

2017 ◽  
Vol 168 ◽  
pp. 183-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subhash Chand ◽  
Nagesh Thakur ◽  
S.C. Katyal ◽  
P.B. Barman ◽  
Vineet Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Structural And Optical Properties ◽  
Recent Developments

scholarly journals Nanomaterials for the Photothermal Killing of Bacteria

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sibidou Yougbaré ◽  
Chinmaya Mutalik ◽  
Dyah Ika Krisnawati ◽  
Heny Kristanto ◽  
Achmad Jazidie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Structural Properties ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Clinical Applications ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Nir Light ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Bactericidal Effects

An upsurge in the multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial pestilence is a global cause for concern in terms of human health. Lately, nanomaterials with photothermal effects have assisted in the efficient killing of MDR bacteria, attributable to their uncommon plasmonic, photocatalytic, and structural properties. Examinations of substantial amounts of photothermally enabled nanomaterials have shown bactericidal effects in an optimized time under near-infrared (NIR) light irradiation. In this review, we have compiled recent advances in photothermally enabled nanomaterials for antibacterial activities and their mechanisms. Photothermally enabled nanomaterials are classified into three groups, including metal-, carbon-, and polymer-based nanomaterials. Based on substantial accomplishments with photothermally enabled nanomaterials, we have inferred current trends and their prospective clinical applications.

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