Highly recyclable and stable CdS-alginate hydrogel beads towards prevention of oxidative release of nanoparticles in complete photocatalytic disinfection of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli

Alginate hydrogel encapsulated CdS nanorods demonstrated effective photocatalytic disinfection of multi drug-resistant E. coli , with high stability, low nanoparticle leakage, and efficient reuse potential.