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Antimicrobial Properties of Zeolite-X and Zeolite-A Ion-Exchanged with Silver, Copper, and Zinc Against a Broad Range of Microorganisms

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Zeolites are nanoporous alumina silicates composed of silicon, aluminum, and oxygen in a framework with cations, water within pores. Their cation contents can be exchanged with monovalent or divalent ions. In the present study, the antimicrobial (antibacterial, anticandidal, and antifungal) properties of zeolite type X and A, with different Al/Si ratio, ion exchanged with Ag+, Zn2+, and Cu2+ ions were investigated individually. The study presents the synthesis and manufacture of four different zeolite types characterized by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The ion loading capacity of the zeolites was examined and compared with the antimicrobial characteristics against a broad range of microorganisms including bacteria, yeast, and mold. It was observed that Ag+ ion-loaded zeolites exhibited more antibacterial activity with respect to other metal ion-embedded zeolite samples. The results clearly support that various synthetic zeolites can be ion exchanged with Ag+, Zn2+, and Cu2+ ions to acquire antimicrobial properties or ion-releasing characteristics to provide prolonged or stronger activity. The current study suggested that zeolite formulations could be combined with various materials used in manufacturing medical devices, surfaces, textiles, or household items where antimicrobial properties are required.

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This research was supported by Yeditepe University. The authors deny any conflicts of interest.

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  1. Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Yeditepe University, 34755, Kayisdagi, Istanbul, Turkey

    Selami Demirci, Zeynep Ustaoğlu, Gonca Altın Yılmazer & Fikrettin Sahin

  2. Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Yeditepe University, Kayisdagi, 34755, Istanbul, Turkey

    Nurcan Baç

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Demirci, S., Ustaoğlu, Z., Yılmazer, G.A. et al. Antimicrobial Properties of Zeolite-X and Zeolite-A Ion-Exchanged with Silver, Copper, and Zinc Against a Broad Range of Microorganisms. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 172, 1652–1662 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-013-0647-7

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