Harnessing the Antimicrobial Potential of Baicalein-Coated Fe 3 O 4 /Ag Nanoparticles for Biomedical and Environmental Applications
Jeniffer Blair·Tzanko Tzanov·Antonio Puertas‐Segura·Aleksandra Ivanova·Leonardo Martín Pérez·Kristina Ivanova·Garima Rathee
The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and biofilm-associated infections represents a major challenge in both biomedical and environmental settings. Herein, we report the synthesis and comprehensive evaluation of a multifunctional nanocomposite composed of baicalein-coated Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/Ag nanoparticles (FAB NPs), designed to combine magnetic recoverability, controlled silver (Ag<sup>+</sup>) release, antimicrobial activity, and improved biocompatibility. FAB N