Improving antibacterial ability of Ti-Cu thin films with co-sputtering method.

ABSTRACT: Due to the resistance of some bacteria to antibiotics, research in the field of dealing with bacterial infections is necessary. A practical approach utilized in this study involves the preparation of an antibacterial thin film on the surfaces, which can effectively inhibit and reduce biofilm formation and bacterial adherence. In this study, we report the fabrication of bactericidal titanium (Ti) and copper (Cu) surfaces which involves a powerful co-sputtering method. This method provides a situation in which constituent elements are deposited simultaneously to control the composition of the thin film. Prepared samples were examined by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and contact angle mea

SUBMITTER: Mahmoudi-Qashqay S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10547835 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature