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Ag/Ag2O with NIR-Triggered Antibacterial Activities: Photocatalytic Sterilization Enhanced by Low-Temperature Photothermal Effect
Summary
Researchers developed Ag/Ag2O as a novel photocatalytic antibacterial agent that harnesses near-infrared light to generate reactive oxygen species while a mild photothermal effect enhances sterilization efficiency. The material shows promise for applications requiring light-activated antimicrobial activity without the high temperatures associated with conventional photothermal therapy.
By exhibiting excellent NIR-triggered photocatalytic sterilization ability enhanced by low-temperature photothermal effect, Ag/Ag2O was promising to be a novel, photo-responsive antibacterial agent.
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