SCREENING & IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL ANTIBACTERIAL COPPER COMPOUNDS

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Focusing on its antimicrobial properties, the book explores copper's role as an essential trace element and its applications in various industries, including gas sensors and solar cells. It highlights copper's historical use as an antimicrobial agent and its effectiveness against numerous pathogens, achieving a 99.9% kill rate within two hours. Registered by the EPA as the only metal with such properties, copper is presented as a cost-effective alternative to pricier metals like silver and gold for combating microorganisms.