Sahara Desert sand “Chitligsan”: characterisation and assessment of antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity
Abstract
, was evaluated. The cytotoxic potential of Chitligsan was assessed in the L929 fibroblast cell line using a scratch assay. Chitligsan exhibited antimicrobial activity against all tested bacterial species, as demonstrated by growth inhibition in the agar well diffusion assay. Furthermore, Chitligsan showed a high level of cytocompatibility, with cell viability exceeding 90%, as confirmed by the MTT assay. In conclusion, owing to its unique hybrid composition, low-cost availability, and dual antibacterial-biocompatible profile, Chitligsan may offer a novel platform for the development of sustainable antimicrobial systems.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
Clay minerals and soil interactions
Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
Publication details
- Journal / source
- RSC Advances
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 3395–3408
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN