Lignin-Derived Gold–Titanium Dioxide Nanophotocomposites as Potent Photoactivatable Probes for Microbial Inactivation

Abstract

The overuse of antibiotics has accelerated antibiotic resistance, and it is a significant global threat to public health. To combat the rising threat of drug-resistant microbes, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT) has emerged as a promising alternative therapeutic strategy. This study focuses on the synthesis of eco-friendly lignin-derived gold−titanium dioxide nanophotocomposites