In this work, we report on the growth and characterization of thin hybrid films as protective layers for stone surfaces. The films are composed of a hydrophobic component (Silicon aerogel) and a bactericidal nano-material constituent. We analyze the properties of several series of nanostructured hybrid films:(a) graphene,(b) graphene doped TiO2 (G/TiO2),(c) silver nanoparticles,(d) silver nanoparticles doped TiO2 (Ag/TiO2), and (d) Fullerene. All chemical, morphological, and biological measurements indicate the formation of smooth, transparent, highly hydrophobic films on the stone surface, which influence bacterial growth.
PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NANOSTRUCTURED FILMS: STUDY OF HYDROPHOBICITY AND ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES FOR SURFACE PROTECTION
XU, Fang;
2015-01-01
Abstract
In this work, we report on the growth and characterization of thin hybrid films as protective layers for stone surfaces. The films are composed of a hydrophobic component (Silicon aerogel) and a bactericidal nano-material constituent. We analyze the properties of several series of nanostructured hybrid films:(a) graphene,(b) graphene doped TiO2 (G/TiO2),(c) silver nanoparticles,(d) silver nanoparticles doped TiO2 (Ag/TiO2), and (d) Fullerene. All chemical, morphological, and biological measurements indicate the formation of smooth, transparent, highly hydrophobic films on the stone surface, which influence bacterial growth.File in questo prodotto:
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