Ultrasound-assisted synthesis of a ZnO–Te/TeO ₂ nanocomposite for multidrug-resistant microorganism and biofilm eradication

Abstract

. Long-term dynamic viability analysis demonstrates complete eradication of planktonic growth within 78-90 h, depending on strain. Mechanistically, enhanced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production together with strong interfacial membrane disruption is proposed as a potential mechanism. The material's structural tunability, facile synthesis, and broad anti-MDR performance make it promising for futher applications such as hospital coatings and infection-resistant surfaces.