Silver-incorporated TiO2 Nanofibers via Electrospinning: An Efficient Antibacterial Agent

Department of Physics, Hazara University, Pakistan

*Corresponding author: Misbah Rasheed, Department of Physics, Hazara University, Mansehra, Dhodial, Pakistan, Phone: 09826283791; E-mail: [email protected]

Received Date: September 26, 2024

Publication Date: December 19, 2024

Citation: Rasheed M. (2024). Silver-incorporated TiO2 Nanofibers via Electrospinning: An Efficient Antibacterial Agent. Material Science. 6(2):36.

Copyright: Rasheed M. © (2024).

ABSTRACT

Pure as well different concentrations of silver-loaded titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanofibers of uniform and smooth surfaces were prepared by the sol gel and Electro-spinning technique primarily consists of TiP/pvp. The mean diameter of the obtained nanofibers ranges between 20 nm and 120 nm. The effect of silver loading on the fiber size and crystal structure was investigated. Post-calcination of nanofibers mats on 500°C resulted from the rutile phase to the anatase phase transformation. The effect of temperature (500°C was also studied on the size and morphology of the nanofibers. The structural, morphological, compositional, and optical properties were investigated by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy. In addition to this, the antibacterial effect of pure TiO₂ and Ag-loaded TiO₂ nanofibers were also studied against E. coli. and S. aureus. by using the Kirby Bauer method.

Keywords: Electrospinning, Titanium Dioxide, Loading, Nanofibers