Analysis of the antimicrobial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles against drug-resistant bacteria and their applications in the disinfection process
The study underscores the potential of ZnO-NPs as a versatile antimicrobial agent effective against MDR (multidrug-resistant) pathogens and environmental contaminants. Their rapid action and broad-spectrum activity make them suitable for disinfection in clinical and environmental settings. Future research could explore synergistic combinations with traditional antimicrobials to enhance efficacy against infections that are resistant to treatment.
Authors
- Awatef Al-Kaabneh
- Rana Abu Huwaij
- Mai Abdel Haleem Abusalah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8473-9392)
- Ali M. Atoom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9742-4253)
- Maher A. Sughayer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9185-9616)
- Dalia Alqaffaf
- Bayan Tayseer Alzubi
- Manal Abdel Haleem A. Abusalah
Institutions
- Al-Ahliyya Amman University (JO)
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY)
- Amman Arab University (JO)
- King Hussein Cancer Center (JO)
- King Hussein Medical Center (JO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0340470
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Date Palm Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 94.02