Table 1 Inhibition zone diameters with different concentrations of SCCD against B. subtilis and E. coli.

From: Enhancing fresh-cut spinach preservation with carbon quantum dot-based composite coatings

Bacterium

SC

SCCD-0.4

SCCD-1.0

B.subtilis

0.78

16.01 ± 0.026c

19.21 ± 0.030b

E.coli

0.78

19.63 ± 0.013a

20.01 ± 0.062a

  1. *The unit of the diameter is mm and a,b,c indicate significant difference (p < 0.05).