Use of cerium oxide nanoparticles(CeO_(2) NPs)to optimize management of resistant microorganisms has received increasing attention due to non-specific activity of inorganic antibacterial agents.Understanding the mecha...Use of cerium oxide nanoparticles(CeO_(2) NPs)to optimize management of resistant microorganisms has received increasing attention due to non-specific activity of inorganic antibacterial agents.Understanding the mechanism of action is essential to elucidating the antibacterial activity of CeO_(2) NPs against bacteria.Therefore,this review aims to summarize the antibacterial mechanisms of CeO_(2) NPs and correlate the structural and physicochemical properties of CeO_(2) NPs to their antibacterial activity.We further summarize the strategies for the improvement of the antibacterial performance of CeO_(2) NPs and provide our opinions for future challenges as a conclusion.展开更多
文摘Use of cerium oxide nanoparticles(CeO_(2) NPs)to optimize management of resistant microorganisms has received increasing attention due to non-specific activity of inorganic antibacterial agents.Understanding the mechanism of action is essential to elucidating the antibacterial activity of CeO_(2) NPs against bacteria.Therefore,this review aims to summarize the antibacterial mechanisms of CeO_(2) NPs and correlate the structural and physicochemical properties of CeO_(2) NPs to their antibacterial activity.We further summarize the strategies for the improvement of the antibacterial performance of CeO_(2) NPs and provide our opinions for future challenges as a conclusion.