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Modification of synthetic zeolites by quaternary ammonium compounds and its antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis

Nik Malek, Nik Ahmad Nizam and Maleka, Nurul Syakina (2012) Modification of synthetic zeolites by quaternary ammonium compounds and its antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis. APCBEE Procedia, 3 . pp. 134-139. ISSN 2212-6708

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Official URL: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apcbee.2012.06.059

Abstract

Quaternary ammonium compound (QAC)-zeolites A, X and Y were prepared and characterized and their antibacterial activity was studied against Bacillus subtilis. The presence of QAC molecules on the zeolites has been proven by Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy. The antibacterial activity of these materials was determined by Minimum Inhibition Concentration (MIC) technique. From MIC values, QAC-zeolite X has highest antibacterial activity than that of zeolites A and Y due to the higher amount of QAC adsorbed onto zeolites X. To sum up, zeolite X was found to be a good support system for antimicrobial agents of QAC against B. subtilis

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:Synthetic Zeolites, Quaternary Ammonium Compound, Antibacterial Agent 1
Subjects:Q Science
Divisions:Biosciences and Bioengineering
ID Code:31083
Deposited By: Fazli Masari
Deposited On:10 Sep 2013 00:17
Last Modified:31 Mar 2019 08:23

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