Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Xiuli Dong, Ambrose E. Bond, Liju Yang Xiuli Dong, Ambrose E. Bond, Liju Yang Published: December 27, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0227220 Figures Abstract In this study, essential oils (EO)-incorporated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) filters were developed for achieving dual functions in effective removing bacteria from aqueous solutions and inactivating bacteria cells captured on the filters.