Antifungal Applications of Ag-Decorated Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles
Joint Authors
MacHado, A. L.
Zamperini, C. A.
André, R. S.
Longo, V. M.
Mima, E. G.
Vergani, C. E.
Varela, J. A.
Longo, E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pure hydroxyapatite (HA) and hydroxyapatite decorated with silver (HA@Ag) nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized.
The antifungal effect of HA@Ag nanoparticles in a distilled water solution was evaluated against Candida albicans.
The origin of the antifungal activity of the HA@Ag is also discussed.
The results obtained showed that the HA nanorod morphology remained the same with Ag ions decorations on the HA structure which were deposited in the form of nanospheres.
Interaction where occurred between the structure and its defect density variation in the interfacial HA@Ag and intrafacial HA region with the fungal medium resulted in antifungal activity.
The reaction mechanisms involved oxygen and water adsorption which formed an active complex cluster.
The decomposition and desorption of the final products as well as the electron/hole recombination process have an important role in fungicidal effects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zamperini, C. A.& André, R. S.& Longo, V. M.& Mima, E. G.& Vergani, C. E.& MacHado, A. L.…[et al.]. 2013. Antifungal Applications of Ag-Decorated Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zamperini, C. A.…[et al.]. Antifungal Applications of Ag-Decorated Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Zamperini, C. A.& André, R. S.& Longo, V. M.& Mima, E. G.& Vergani, C. E.& MacHado, A. L.…[et al.]. Antifungal Applications of Ag-Decorated Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1007336