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Co-Relating Metallic Nanoparticle Characteristics and Bacterial Toxicity

This brief gives a concise overview of nanoparticles and their microbial toxicity. It introduces various nanoparticles that are considered lethal to microbial cells (bacteria, virus and fungus) placing an emphasis on metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. The synthesis procedures (physical, chemical,...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Suresh, Anil K. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
Edition:1st ed. 2015.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Biometals,
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Online Access:Texto Completo
Table of Contents:
  • An Overview of Toxic Nanoparticles and their Interaction with Microbial Cells
  • Analytical and Physical Characterization Techniques Employed to Assess Microbial Toxicity of Nanoparticles
  • Toxicity of Metal oxide Nanoparticles; Bactericidal Activity and Stress Response
  • Influence of Surface Coatings on the Bactericidal Activity of Nanoparticles.