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Boron-reinforced zinc oxide nanoparticles produced by the hydrothermal method: A novel antimicrobial agent

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In this study, boron-doped zinc oxide (B/ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using the hydrothermal method. Different boron (B) concentrations (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% by weight) were chosen to produce B/ZnO nanocomposites. The antibacterial and anti-biofilm properties of the characterized B/ZnO NPs were also investigated against some pathogenic microorganisms. The NPs had a significant inhibitory effect on the microorganisms. The anti-biofilm analysis revealed that these NPs inhibited the biofilm formed by both Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. Significantly, 20% B-doped ZnO nanocomposites are the most effective nanocomposite and can be used as an alternative to antibiotics for antimicrobial therapy.

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  1. Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Vocational School of Health Services, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü Imam University, Kahramanmaras, Turkey

    Esen Çakmak

  2. Department of Bioengineering and Sciences, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü Imam University, Kahramanmaras, Turkey

    Esen Çakmak

  3. Medical Laboratory Techniques Program, Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Vocational School of Health Services, Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Turkey

    Esin Kiray

  4. Department of Opticianry, Vocational School of Health Services, Kahramanmaraş Sütcü Imam University, Kahramanmaras, Turkey

    Ayça Tanrıverdi & Saniye Tekerek

  5. Department of Material Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Kahramanmaraş Sütcü Imam University, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

    Ayça Tanrıverdi & Saniye Tekerek

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Çakmak, E., Kiray, E., Tanrıverdi, A. et al. Boron-reinforced zinc oxide nanoparticles produced by the hydrothermal method: A novel antimicrobial agent. MRS Communications 14, 121–128 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-023-00513-4

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