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November 1, 2025International Journal of Molecular SciencesOpen Access

Application of TiO2 in Photocatalytic Bacterial Inactivation: Review

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VLVesna LazićUniversity of BelgradeVNValentina NikšićUniversity of BelgradeJNJovan M. NedeljkovićUniversity of Belgrade

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This review highlights photocatalytic agents' effectiveness in bacterial inactivation, suggesting TiO2 modifications improve disinfection capabilities.

Key Points

  • Nanoparticles of TiO2 show enhanced antibacterial performance under UV light, improving disinfection efficiency.
  • Doping with plasmonic metal nanoparticles increases visible-light responsiveness and aids bacterial inactivation.
  • Insights cover structural features and mechanisms of reactive oxygen species generation involved in disinfection technology.
  • This review emphasizes eco-friendly photocatalysts, promoting sustainable disinfection methods beyond conventional agents.

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Lazić et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69054ffa1a99e50463de6970https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms262110593
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