Abstract

Due to the diffusion of severe pathogens, everyday life is exposed to the risks of contracting severe diseases. For this reason, efficient antimicrobial surfaces are of paramount importance. In this work we present the first evidences of a new technique to obtain an antibacterial ultra high molecular weight polyethylene based on a non- stoichiometric, visible light responsive, titanium oxide coating. The coating was obtained through a process in which titanium ions, resulting from laser ablation of a corresponding target, were accelerated and implanted on the samples. The samples were tested against a Staphylo- coccus aureus strain, in order to assay their antimicrobial efficacy. Results show that this treatment strongly dis- courages bacterial colonization of the treated surfaces.

Autore Pugliese

• Nassisi Vincenzo , Tala' Adelfia , Alifano Pietro

Tutti gli autori

• Delle Side D. , Nassisi V. , Giuffreda E. , Velardi L. , Alifano P. , Talà A. , Tredici S.M.

Titolo volume/Rivista

APPLIED PHYSICS. A, MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING

Anno di pubblicazione

2014

ISSN

0947-8396

ISBN

Non Disponibile

Numero di citazioni Wos

1

Ultimo Aggiornamento Citazioni

28/04/2018

Numero di citazioni Scopus

1

Ultimo Aggiornamento Citazioni

28/04/2018

Settori ERC

Non Disponibile

Codici ASJC

Non Disponibile