Researchers combined silver nanoparticles and iron oxide to make nanoparticles with Ag@Fe2O3 yolk–shell structure. After functionalization of the surface with glucose, these magnetic nanoparticles show high capture efficiency of bacteria and potent antibacterial activity because of Ag cores. Interested to know more? Read the article for free until 7th December (free registration required)
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