title: Antimicrobial nanocomposites based on natural modified materials: a review of carbons and clays.
abstract: The review is focused on the recent research and development of antimicrobial nanocomposites based on selected carbon nanomaterials and natural nanoclay minerals. The nanocomposites comprised of two or several components, where at least one presents antimicrobial properties, are discussed. Yet the most popular agent remains silver as nanoparticle or in ionic form. Second, broadly studied group, are organics as additives or polymeric matrices. Both carbons and clays in certain forms possess antimicrobial properties. A lot of interest is put on to research graphene oxide. The low-environmental impact technologies-based on sustainable biopolymers have been studied. Testing of antimicrobial properties of nanomaterials is performed most frequently on E. coli and S. aureus bacterias.
authors.forename: Grazyna Simha
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Martynková
authors.forename: Marta
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Valásková
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D018407:Bacterial Physiological Phenomena / Q000187:drug effects*; D001688:Biological Products / Q000737:chemistry*; D002470:Cell Survival / Q000187:drug effects; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D001688:Biological Products