Antibacterial properties of nanocomposites based on titanate nanotubes and bacterial nanocellulose functionalized through UGI reaction
摘要
Globally, there is a significant concern about controlling the growth of pathogenic microorganisms to prevent infectious diseases. In this context, the study focused on the synthesis of a nanocomposite via the Ugi multicomponent reaction using silanized titanate nanotubes [NtsTi–Si(CH2)3NH2] and bacterial nanocellulose (BNC–COOH) with antimicrobial properties. The NtsTi–Si(CH2)3NH2 exhibited antimicrobial activity, with inhibition halos of 21 mm against S. aureus and 25 mm against E. coli. Additionally, the [BNC–COOH/NtsTi–Si(CH2)3NH2] nanocomposite was tested against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, showing inhibition halos of 9 mm against E. coli and 15 mm against S. aureus, indicating sensitivity comparable to that of chloramphenicol.
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