How does Nanotechnology aid in disrupting microbial cell membranes?
Nanotechnology leverages the unique properties of Nanomaterials to target and disrupt microbial cell membranes. These properties include small size, high surface area-to-volume ratio, and the ability to interact at the molecular level. Nanoparticles, for instance, can physically interact with microbial membranes, leading to structural damage and increased permeability, which ultimately results in cell death.
