Abstract
Flower-like ZnO superstructures were synthesized using DNA as a crystal growth modifier. By employing various techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), the structures and phases of the products were established. On the basis of the time-dependent experiments, a formation model of the products was presented. Photocatalytic experiments show that the products presented a higher photocatalytic performance than the commercial ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) with an average size of 33nm. The antibacterial experiments were also carried out through determining the minimal inhibition concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). Compared with commercial ZnO NPs, the products exhibited enhanced antibacterial ability against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
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