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A silver-based metal–organic framework material as a ‘reservoir’ of bactericidal metal ions

New Journal of Chemistry · 2011 · Vol. 35(5) · pp. 1000–1000

Mathieu Berchel(Université Européenne de Bretagne)Tony Le Gall(Inserm)Céline Denis(Université Européenne de Bretagne)Sophie Le Hir(Inserm)François Quentel(Université Européenne de Bretagne)Catherine Elléouet(Université Européenne de Bretagne)Tristan Montier(Inserm)Jean‐Michel Rueff(Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)J.-Y. Salaun(Université Européenne de Bretagne)Jean‐Pierre Haelters(Université Européenne de Bretagne)Gary B. Hix(Nottingham Trent University)Pierre Lehn(Inserm)Paul‐Alain Jaffrès✉(Université Européenne de Bretagne)

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Abstract

The silver-based MOF material Ag3(3-phosphonobenzoate) was evaluated as a bactericidal material. A sustainable release of Ag+, which was quantified by cathodic stripping voltammetry, was responsible for bactericidal activity against the 6 bacterial strains tested.

Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications Chemical Synthesis and Characterization Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic CompoundsMetalCathodic stripping voltammetryCathodic protectionMetal ions in aqueous solutionChemistryEnvironmental chemistryAnodic stripping voltammetryCyclic voltammetryNuclear chemistryInorganic chemistry