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Bioengineered ZnO/Activated Carbon Nanocomposites for Combating Multidrug-resistant Bacterial Strains

Aug 2026 · BioNanoScience · Vol 16 · 1 citation · 82 references

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The present work highlights the superior physicochemical and antibacterial performance of BZNAC compared with BZN, underscoring the synergistic effect of AC inclusion and validating BZNAC as a therapeutic candidate against MDR bacterial infections, warranting further preclinical and clinical testing.

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