The Antibacterial Activity of Gold-Coated Silver Nanoplates (IMAGE)

Kumamoto University

The Antibacterial Activity of Gold-Coated Silver Nanoplates

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When gold-coated silver nanoplates are irradiated with a pulsed laser, they change shape into a sphere and release silver ions which produces a strong antibacterial effect.

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Dr. Takuro Niidome

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