CETYLTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE (CTAB)-LOADED SIO2–AG MESOPOROUS NANOCOMPOSITE AS AN EFFICIENT ANTIBACTERIAL AGENT
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Date
2021-02-13
Authors
Abduraimova, Aiganym
Molkenova, Anara
Duisembekova, Assem
Mulikova, Tomiris
Kanayeva, Damira
Atabaev, Timur Sh.
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Nanomaterials
Abstract
To date, Ag-based nanomaterials have demonstrated a high potential to overcome antibiotic resistance issues. However, bare Ag nanomaterials are prone to agglomeration in the biological environment, which results in a loss of antibacterial activity over time. Furthermore, it is still challenging to collect small-sized Ag nanomaterials right after the synthesis process. In this study, spherical-shaped Ag nanoparticles (NPs) (~6–10 nm) were attached on the surface of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB)-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) (~100–110 nm). Antibacterial activity tests suggested that the obtained nanocomposite can be used as a highly efficient antibacterial agent against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial strains. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) recalculated to pure Ag weight in nanocomposite was found to be ~1.84 µg/mL (for Escherichia coli) and ~0.92 µg/mL (for Staphylococcus aureus)—significantly smaller compared to values reported to date. The improved antibacterial activity of the prepared nanocomposite can be attributed to the even distribution of non-aggregated Ag NPs per volume unit and the presence of CTAB in the nanocomposite pores.
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Type of access: Open Access, mesoporous silica, silver, nanocomposite, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, antibacterial activity
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Abduraimova, A., Molkenova, A., Duisembekova, A., Mulikova, T., Kanayeva, D., & Atabaev, T. S. (2021). Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide (CTAB)-Loaded SiO2–Ag Mesoporous Nanocomposite as an Efficient Antibacterial Agent. Nanomaterials, 11(2), 477. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020477