Synthesis of phenolic precursor-based porous carbon beads in situ dispersed with copper–silver bimetal nanoparticles for antibacterial applications.

Highlights: [•] Cu and Ag Nps incorporated in situ in phenolic resin beads during polymerization. [•] Uniform and significant metal loading in the carbonized and activated beads. [•] Partial replacement of expensive Ag Nps with inexpensive Cu Nps. [•] Prepared materials applied as an effective antibacterial agent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]