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Scientists have developed a new kind of paper with antibacterial properties. The material, called graphene, was discovered six years ago and consists of super-thin sheets of carbon. The ability of this material to inhibit the growth of bacteria was discovered when scientists created sheets of paper from graphene oxide and attempted to grow both bacterial cells and human cells on the paper. While human cell growth was unaffected by graphene, bacterial cells were unable to grow on the paper.
The findings of this study published in ACS Nano also show that graphene paper fights airborne bacteria as well. Due to the low cost involved in the mass production of this paper, coupled with its antibacterial properties, scientists believe that this material will have a number of commercial and clinical applications. Some of these applications could include its use in food packaging, the production of antibacterial bandages and even the development of anti-odor shoes.
Learn more about this study:
- Graphene-Based Antibacterial Paper EurekAlert
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