Table 2 Determination of minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) for bacteria treated with PS nanoparticles.

From: Exposure to polystyrene nanoparticles leads to changes in the zeta potential of bacterial cells

Bacteria strain

PS NPs concentration [mg/ml]

MIC

MBCa

Staphylococcus aureus strain ATCC 6538

50

N.O

Klebsiella pneumoniae strain ATCC 4352

50

N.O

  1. aN.O., not observed.