Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using one-pot and microwave-assisted methods and their subsequent embedment on PVDF nanofibre membranes for growth inhibition of mesophilic and thermophilic bacteria

201944 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Lebea N. Nthunya · University of South Africa

Sebastiaan Derese · Ghent University Hospital

Leonardo Gutiérrez · Ghent University Hospital

Arne Verliefde · Ghent University Hospital

Bhekie B. Mamba · University of South Africa

Tobias George Barnard · University of Johannesburg

Sabelo D. Mhlanga

Abstract

Silver nanoparticles were synthesized using a greener approach and subsequently embedded on PVDF nanofibre membranes for growth inhibition of mesophilic and thermophilic bacteria.

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Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications

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Published in: New Journal of Chemistry

Volume 43, Issue 10, pp. 4168-4180

DOI: 10.1039/c8nj06160b

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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using one-pot and microwave-assisted methods and their subsequent embedment on PVDF nanofibre membranes for growth inhibition of mesophilic and thermophilic bacteria

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