Several materials are used in the creation of antibacterial surfaces through nanotechnology. These include:
- Silver Nanoparticles: Known for their broad-spectrum antibacterial properties. - Copper Nanoparticles: Effective against a wide range of bacteria and viruses. - Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Known for their ability to generate reactive oxygen species that kill bacteria. - Graphene Oxide: Used for its strong antibacterial and antifungal properties.