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    Synthesis, Characterization, and Antibacterial Activity of Ag2O-Loaded Polyethylene Terephthalate Fabric via Ultrasonic Method

    Year: 2019

    Journal: Nanomaterials, Volume 9, MAR 18

    Authors: Rajabi, Armin; Ghazali, Mariyam Jameelah; Mahmoudi, Ebrahim; Baghdadi, Amir Hossein; Mohammad, Abdul Wahab; Mustafah, Nadia Mohd; Ohnmar, Htwe; Naicker, Amaramalar Selvi

    Organizations: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) [AP-2017-008/5, MI-2017-002]

    Keywords: ultrasonic synthesis; Ag2O; morphology; polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fabric; inhibition zone

    In this study, Ag2O was synthesized on polyethylene terephthalate fabrics by using an ultrasonic technique with Ag ion reduction in an aqueous solution. The effects of pH on the microstructure and antibacterial properties of the fabrics were evaluated. X-ray diffraction confirmed the presence of Ag2O on the fabrics. The fabrics were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, and wettability testing. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy verified that the change of pH altered the microstructure of the materials. Moreover, the antibacterial activity of the fabrics against Escherichia coli was related to the morphology of Ag2O particles. Thus, the surface structure of Ag2O particles may be a key factor of the antibacterial activity.
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