Synthesis of novel multifunctional nanocomposites based on biosurfactant coated Ag-MNPs/teixobactin analogues for enhanced biofilm disruption and bacteria elimination
Grant Data
Project Title
Synthesis of novel multifunctional nanocomposites based on biosurfactant coated Ag-MNPs/teixobactin analogues for enhanced biofilm disruption and bacteria elimination
Principal Investigator
Professor Zhang, Chengfei
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Zhang Chengfei
(Co-Investigator)
Zou Ting
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Huang Xiao-jing
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Jiang Shan
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Li Xuechen
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
36
Start Date
2021-11-01
Amount
1201500
Conference Title
Synthesis of novel multifunctional nanocomposites based on biosurfactant coated Ag-MNPs/teixobactin analogues for enhanced biofilm disruption and bacteria elimination
Keywords
biofilm infection, biosurfactant, magnetic nanocomposites, silver nanoparticles, teixobactin analogues
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
20190442
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2020
Status
On-going
Objectives
To formulate novel multifunctional nanocomposites, AgNPs, AgNPs/teixobactin analogues, Ag-MNPs, and Ag-MNPs/teixobactin analogues with/without RL coating; to investigate biofilm disruption and bactericidal effects of the nanocomposites with/without magnetic force.