Jianing Zhang , Ling Zhang , Ling Zhang , Xianying Cao , Ke Jiang
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Abstract
Developing novel antibacterial agents is crucial to combat the global health threat posed by drug resistance. Here, we report a multifunctional nanocomposite, Cu-Qu-PDA, prepared through a facile one-pot synthesis. This system synergistically combines the chemical bactericidal action of a copper-quercetin (Cu-Qu) complex with the potent photothermal capabilities of a poly (dopamine) (PDA) coating. Under 808 nm near-infrared (NIR) irradiation, the nanocomposite demonstrated high photothermal conversion (η = 24.45 %) and achieved the near-total eradication of both S. aureus and E. coli. This combined chemo-photothermal approach showed vastly superior efficacy compared to either modality alone. This work highlights a promising multi-modal strategy for creating advanced antibacterial platforms to treat drug-resistant infections.
期刊介绍:
Dyes and Pigments covers the scientific and technical aspects of the chemistry and physics of dyes, pigments and their intermediates. Emphasis is placed on the properties of the colouring matters themselves rather than on their applications or the system in which they may be applied.
Thus the journal accepts research and review papers on the synthesis of dyes, pigments and intermediates, their physical or chemical properties, e.g. spectroscopic, surface, solution or solid state characteristics, the physical aspects of their preparation, e.g. precipitation, nucleation and growth, crystal formation, liquid crystalline characteristics, their photochemical, ecological or biological properties and the relationship between colour and chemical constitution. However, papers are considered which deal with the more fundamental aspects of colourant application and of the interactions of colourants with substrates or media.
The journal will interest a wide variety of workers in a range of disciplines whose work involves dyes, pigments and their intermediates, and provides a platform for investigators with common interests but diverse fields of activity such as cosmetics, reprographics, dye and pigment synthesis, medical research, polymers, etc.