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This work developed a pH/NIR responsive antibacterial agent (CS-FeNPs) composed of chitosan (CS) and FeO nanoparticles (FeNPs). CS triggers bacterial attraction through surface charge, while Fe acts as a photothermal agent (PTA). The CS-Fe NPs exhibited antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against both bacteria (G+/G-). However, higher activity was observed against bacteria (G-) due to electrostatic interactions. The CS-FeNPs bind with the bacterial membrane through electrostatic interactions and disturb bacterial cells. Later, in an acidic environment, CS-FeNPs bind with bacterial membrane, and NIR irradiation leads the antibacterial activity. CS-FeNPs exhibited a potential photothermal conversion efficiency (η) of 21.53 %. Thus, it converts NIR irradiation into heat to kill the bacterial pathogen. The CS-FeNPs were found to be less cytotoxic with great antibacterial efficiency on planktonic bacteria and their biofilm, which indicates that they deserve to develop potential and safe treatment strategies for the treatment of bacterial infections.
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