| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8012371 | Materials Letters | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The study focuses on antibacterial Cu/C:F nanocomposites deposited onto polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) substrates. The nanocomposites were prepared by means of physical vapour deposition; copper nanoparticles (NPs), produced with the use of a gas aggregation source, were coated with RF sputtered polytetrafluorethylene. It was found that nanocomposites, formed with a properly tailored number of Cu NPs and C:F barrier thickness, offer a strong antibacterial effect against E. coli without any harm to MG63 cells.
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Authors
J. KratochvÃl, J. Å tÄrba, J. Lieskovská, H. Langhansová, A. Kuzminova, I. Khalakhan, O. Kylián, V. StraÅák,