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Copper-Based Nanoparticles, Their Chemistry and Antibacterial Properties: A Review

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Copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) have different structural properties and effective biological activities. One of the major proven applications of CuNPs is antimicrobial activity. The advantage of CuNPs is the control over particle size and compositions to provide additional applications. The synthesis of CuNPs through green synthesis, chemical, physical and biological methods is possible. The toxicity and stability of CuNPs are important for its use as antimicrobial agent. This work reviews the behavior of CuNPs and copper-based NPs as antimicrobial agents in different media under various conditions.

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This work was supported by the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates (Ref. No. IRG-2018-A-PH-02). We thank Ajman University for support and financial provision.

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    Zehra Edis, Samir Haj Bloukh, Akram Ashames & May Ibrahim

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Edis, Z., Haj Bloukh, S., Ashames, A., Ibrahim, M. (2019). Copper-Based Nanoparticles, Their Chemistry and Antibacterial Properties: A Review. In: Ramasami, P., Gupta Bhowon, M., Jhaumeer Laulloo, S., Li Kam Wah, H. (eds) Chemistry for a Clean and Healthy Planet. ICPAC 2018. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20283-5_24

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