Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Nanochitosan and Chitosan Encapsulated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

Abstract

In recent years, nanochitosan and chitosan encapsulated zinc oxide nanoparticles have gained tremendous attention related to their unique properties such as exhibit antimicrobial properties. In this article, synthesis of nanochitosan, chitosan encapsulated zinc oxide and compared their potential applications as an antimicrobial agents were discussed. The nanochitosan and chitosan encapsulated zinc oxide nanoparticles have been characterized by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques.