Morad G. S. S. Al-Asbahi, Bashir A. Al-Ofiri, Fuad A. A. Saad, Adnan Alnehia, Muhammad Hadi
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This study examines the influence of pH on the energy band gap and crystallite size during the synthesis of a novel Ag-Ag2O nanocomposites through the mixed cultivation of Lactobacillus sp. and Bacillus sp. A range of analytical techniques, including X-ray Diffraction (XRD), UV-visible Spectroscopy (UV-vis), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), were employed to investigate the structural and optical characteristics of the nanocomposites. XRD analysis confirmed the presence of cubic phases of Ag and Ag2O, with crystallite sizes varying from 8 to 44 nm; notably, smaller crystallites were observed at a pH of 6.5. UV-vis spectroscopy indicated an energy band gap ranging from 1.83 to 1.897 eV, suggesting promising applications for the material. The optimal pH for synthesis, which yielded the smallest particle size as verified by TEM, was identified as 6.5. FTIR analysis revealed the presence of biologically derived coating agents that may enhance the immutability and bioactivity of the nanocomposite. Antibacterial assays demonstrated significant efficacy against Enterococcus faecalis(E. faecalis) and Escherichia coli, particularly highlighting its effectiveness against E. faecalis. Hemolytic assays confirmed the biocompatibility of the nanocomposite at lower concentrations. These findings indicate the potential applications of the biogenic Ag-Ag2O nanocomposites in medical and environmental fields, offering a sustainable solution to challenges associated with bacterial contamination. Future research may focus on integrating these biologically synthesized nanoparticles into advanced materials and coatings to improve their performance.
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The Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine publishes refereed papers providing significant progress in the application of biomaterials and tissue engineering constructs as medical or dental implants, prostheses and devices. Coverage spans a wide range of topics from basic science to clinical applications, around the theme of materials in medicine and dentistry. The central element is the development of synthetic and natural materials used in orthopaedic, maxillofacial, cardiovascular, neurological, ophthalmic and dental applications. Special biomedical topics include biomaterial synthesis and characterisation, biocompatibility studies, nanomedicine, tissue engineering constructs and cell substrates, regenerative medicine, computer modelling and other advanced experimental methodologies.
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