Journal of Applied Microbiology, Vol.107, No.4, 1193-1201, 2009
Antibacterial activities of zinc oxide nanoparticles against Escherichia coli O157:H7
Aims: To investigate antibacterial activities of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NP) and their mode of action against an important foodborne pathogen, Escherichia coli O157:H7. Methods and Results: ZnO NP with sizes of 70 nm and concentrations of 0, 3, 6 and 12 mmol l