Synthesis and characterization of TiO₂ nanoparticles combined with geraniol and their synergistic antibacterial activity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The emergence of antibiotic resistance in pathogenic bacteria has become a global threat, encouraging the adoption of efficient and effective alternatives to conventional antibiotics and promoting their use as replacements. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO₂ NPs) have been reported to exhibit antibacterial properties. In this study, we synthesized and characterized TiO₂ NPs in anatase and rutile forms with surface modification by geraniol (GER).

Results

The crystallinity and morphology of modified TiO₂ NPs were analyzed by UV/Vis spectrophotometry, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with elemental mapping (EDS). The antimicrobial activity of TiO₂ NPs with geraniol was assessed agains

SUBMITTER: Younis AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10394861 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature