Figure 4

(I) FE-SEM images: (a) MWCNT-COOH, and (b–d) MWCNT-LVX with different magnifications: (b) 1 μm; 10.00 KX, (c) 200 nm; 20.00 KX, (d) 200 nm; 50.00 KX. (II) EDX mappings of the MWCNT-LVX, showing the distribution of C, N, O and F elements. (III) (a) FE-SEM image of MWMWCNT-LVX mapping analysis, (b) corresponding elemental mapping of C, N, O, and F elements. Abbreviations: FE-SEM: Field emission scanning electron microscopy; MWCNT: Multi-walled carbon nanotube; LVX: Levofloxacin; MWCNT-COOH: Carboxylic acid-functionalized MWCNTs; MWCNT-LVX: Levofloxacin-loaded functionalized MWCNTs.