Copper-based coatings are known for their high antibacterial activity. In this study, nanocomposite Cu–Sn–TiO2 coatings were obtained by electrodeposition from an oxalic acid bath additionally containing 4 g/dm3 TiO2 with mechanical and ultrasonic agitation. Ultrasound treatment was performed at 26 kHz frequency and 32 W/dm3 power. The influence of agitation mode and the current load on the inclusion and distribution of the TiO2 phase in the Cu–Sn metallic matrix were evaluated. Results indicated that ultrasonic agitation decreases agglomeration of TiO2 particles and allows for the deposition of dense Cu–Sn–TiO2 nanocomposites. It is shown that nanocomposite Cu–Sn–TiO2 coatings formed by ultrasonic-assisted electrodeposition exhibit excellent antimicrobial properties against E. coli bacteria.
Authors
- Dr. Dmitry Kharitonov,
- Aliaksandr Kasach,
- Denis Sergievich,
- Angelika Wrzesińska,
- Izabela Bobowska,
- prof. dr hab. inż. Kazimierz Darowicki link open in new tab ,
- dr hab. inż. Artur Zieliński link open in new tab ,
- dr hab. inż. Jacek Ryl link open in new tab ,
- Prof. Irina Kurilo
Additional information
- DOI
- Digital Object Identifier link open in new tab 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2021.105593
- Category
- Publikacja w czasopiśmie
- Type
- artykuły w czasopismach
- Language
- angielski
- Publication year
- 2021
