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Bonilla-Gameros L, Chevallier P, Delvaux X, Yáñez-Hernández LA, Houssiau L, Minne X, Houde VP, Sarkissian A, Mantovani D. Fluorocarbon Plasma-Polymerized Layer Increases the Release Time of Silver Ions and the Antibacterial Activity of Silver-Based Coatings. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:609. [PMID: 38607143 PMCID: PMC11013325 DOI: 10.3390/nano14070609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Silver-based antibacterial coatings limit the spread of hospital-acquired infections. Indeed, the use of silver and silver oxide nanoparticles (Ag and AgO NPs) incorporated in amorphous hydrogenated carbon (a-C:H) as a matrix demonstrates a promising approach to reduce microbial contamination on environmental surfaces. However, its success as an antibacterial coating hinges on the control of Ag+ release. In this sense, if a continuous release is required, an additional barrier is needed to extend the release time of Ag+. Thus, this research investigated the use of a plasma fluoropolymer (CFx) as an additional top layer to elongate Ag+ release and increase the antibacterial activity due to its high hydrophobic nature. Herein, a porous CFx film was deposited on a-C:H containing Ag and AgO NPs using pulsed afterglow low pressure plasma polymerization. The chemical composition, surface wettability and morphology, release profile, and antibacterial activity were analyzed. Overall, the combination of a-C:H:Ag (12.1 at. % of Ag) and CFx film (120.0°, F/C = 0.8) successfully inactivated 88% of E. coli and delayed biofilm formation after 12 h. Thus, using a hybrid approach composed of Ag NPs and a hydrophobic polymeric layer, it was possible to increase the overall antibacterial activity of the coating.
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- Linda Bonilla-Gameros
- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering, (CRC-Tier I), Department of Min-Met-Materials Eng and Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Quebec, Laval University, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada (L.A.Y.-H.)
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering, (CRC-Tier I), Department of Min-Met-Materials Eng and Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Quebec, Laval University, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada (L.A.Y.-H.)
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- Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire de Spectroscopie Electronique, Namur Institute of Structured Matter, University of Namur, 61 Rue de Bruxelles, 5000 Namur, Belgium; (X.D.); (L.H.)
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering, (CRC-Tier I), Department of Min-Met-Materials Eng and Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Quebec, Laval University, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada (L.A.Y.-H.)
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- Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire de Spectroscopie Electronique, Namur Institute of Structured Matter, University of Namur, 61 Rue de Bruxelles, 5000 Namur, Belgium; (X.D.); (L.H.)
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- Oral Ecology Research Group (GREB), Faculty of Dentistry, Université Laval, 2420 rue de la Terrasse, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Oral Ecology Research Group (GREB), Faculty of Dentistry, Université Laval, 2420 rue de la Terrasse, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada
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- Plasmionique Inc., 171-1650 Boul Lionel Boulet, Varennes, QC J3X1S2, Canada;
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering, (CRC-Tier I), Department of Min-Met-Materials Eng and Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Quebec, Laval University, Quebec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada (L.A.Y.-H.)
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Li D, Wang W, Liu C, Angurel LA, de la Fuente GF, Jiang B. The Spontaneous Escape Behavior of Silver from Graphite-like Carbon Coatings and Its Effect on Corrosion Resistance. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16113909. [PMID: 37297043 DOI: 10.3390/ma16113909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Silver-doped graphite-like carbon (Ag-GLC) coatings were prepared on the surface of aluminum alloy and single-crystal silicon by magnetron sputtering under different deposition parameters. The effects of silver target current and deposition temperature, as well as of the addition of CH4 gas flow, on the spontaneous escape behavior of silver from the GLC coatings were investigated. Furthermore, the corrosion resistance of the Ag-GLC coatings were evaluated. The results showed that the spontaneous escape phenomenon of silver could take place at the GLC coating, regardless of preparation condition. These three preparation factors all had an influence on the size, number and distribution of the escaped silver particles. However, in contrast with the silver target current and the addition of CH4 gas flow, only the change in deposition temperature had a significant positive effect on the corrosion resistance of the Ag-GLC coatings. The Ag-GLC coating showed the best corrosion resistance when the deposition temperature was 500 °C, which was due to the fact that increasing the deposition temperature effectively reduced the number of silver particles escaping from the Ag-GLC coating.
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- Deye Li
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, China
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- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (CSIC-Universidad de Zaragoza), 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (CSIC-Universidad de Zaragoza), 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, China
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Steinhoff MK, Holzapfel DM, Karimi Aghda S, Neuß D, Pöllmann PJ, Hans M, Primetzhofer D, Schneider JM, Azina C. Ag Surface and Bulk Segregations in Sputtered ZrCuAlNi Metallic Glass Thin Films. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15051635. [PMID: 35268865 PMCID: PMC8910967 DOI: 10.3390/ma15051635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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We report on the formation of Ag-containing ZrCuAlNi thin film metallic glass (nano)composites by a hybrid direct-current magnetron sputtering and high-power pulsed magnetron sputtering process. The effects of Ag content, substrate temperature and substrate bias potential on the phase formation and morphology of the nanocomposites were investigated. While applying a substrate bias potential did not strongly affect the morphological evolution of the films, the Ag content dictated the size and distribution of Ag surface segregations. The films deposited at low temperatures were characterized by strong surface segregations, formed by coalescence and Ostwald ripening, while the volume of the films remained featureless. At higher deposition temperature, elongated Ag segregations were observed in the bulk and a continuous Ag layer was formed at the surface as a result of thermally enhanced surface diffusion. While microstructural observations have allowed identifying both surface and bulk segregations, an indirect method for detecting the presence of Ag segregations is proposed, by measuring the electrical resistivity of the films.
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- Michael K. Steinhoff
- Materials Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Kopernikusstraße 10, D-52074 Aachen, Germany; (M.K.S.); (D.M.H.); (S.K.A.); (D.N.); (P.J.P.); (M.H.); (J.M.S.)
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- Materials Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Kopernikusstraße 10, D-52074 Aachen, Germany; (M.K.S.); (D.M.H.); (S.K.A.); (D.N.); (P.J.P.); (M.H.); (J.M.S.)
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- Materials Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Kopernikusstraße 10, D-52074 Aachen, Germany; (M.K.S.); (D.M.H.); (S.K.A.); (D.N.); (P.J.P.); (M.H.); (J.M.S.)
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- Materials Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Kopernikusstraße 10, D-52074 Aachen, Germany; (M.K.S.); (D.M.H.); (S.K.A.); (D.N.); (P.J.P.); (M.H.); (J.M.S.)
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- Materials Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Kopernikusstraße 10, D-52074 Aachen, Germany; (M.K.S.); (D.M.H.); (S.K.A.); (D.N.); (P.J.P.); (M.H.); (J.M.S.)
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- Materials Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Kopernikusstraße 10, D-52074 Aachen, Germany; (M.K.S.); (D.M.H.); (S.K.A.); (D.N.); (P.J.P.); (M.H.); (J.M.S.)
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, Lägerhyddsvägen 1, S-75120 Uppsala, Sweden;
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- Materials Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Kopernikusstraße 10, D-52074 Aachen, Germany; (M.K.S.); (D.M.H.); (S.K.A.); (D.N.); (P.J.P.); (M.H.); (J.M.S.)
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- Materials Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Kopernikusstraße 10, D-52074 Aachen, Germany; (M.K.S.); (D.M.H.); (S.K.A.); (D.N.); (P.J.P.); (M.H.); (J.M.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-241-8025997
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Job V, Laloy J, Maloteau V, Haye E, Lucas S, Penninckx S. Investigation of the Antibacterial Properties of Silver-Doped Amorphous Carbon Coatings Produced by Low Pressure Magnetron Assisted Acetylene Discharges. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23010563. [PMID: 35008988 PMCID: PMC8745043 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23010563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Hospital-acquired infections are responsible for a significant part of morbidity and mortality. Among the possible modes of transmission, this study focuses on environmental surfaces by developing innovative antibacterial coatings that can be applied on interior fittings in hospitals. This work aims to optimize a coating made of an amorphous carbon matrix doped with silver (a-C:H:Ag) produced by a hybrid PVD/PECVD process and to evaluate its antibacterial activity. We present a coating characterization (chemical composition and morphology) as well as its stability in an ageing process and after multiple exposures to bacteria. The antibacterial activity of the coatings is demonstrated against Escherichia coli (Gram-negative) and Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive) bacteria through several bioassays. Moreover, the data suggest a crucial role of silver diffusion towards the surface and nanoparticle formation to explain the very promising anti-bacterial activities reported in this work.
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- Valentin Job
- LARN Laboratory (LARN-NARILIS), University of Namur, 61 Rue de Bruxelles, B-5000 Namur, Belgium; (V.J.); (E.H.); (S.P.)
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- Laboratory (NNC-NARILIS), Department of Pharmacy, University of Namur, 61 Rue de Bruxelles, B-5000 Namur, Belgium; (J.L.); (V.M.)
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- Laboratory (NNC-NARILIS), Department of Pharmacy, University of Namur, 61 Rue de Bruxelles, B-5000 Namur, Belgium; (J.L.); (V.M.)
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- LARN Laboratory (LARN-NARILIS), University of Namur, 61 Rue de Bruxelles, B-5000 Namur, Belgium; (V.J.); (E.H.); (S.P.)
- Innovative Coating Solutions (ICS), University of Namur, 11 Place Saint Pierre, B-5380 Forville, Belgium
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- LARN Laboratory (LARN-NARILIS), University of Namur, 61 Rue de Bruxelles, B-5000 Namur, Belgium; (V.J.); (E.H.); (S.P.)
- Innovative Coating Solutions (ICS), University of Namur, 11 Place Saint Pierre, B-5380 Forville, Belgium
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +32-498-97-52-82
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- LARN Laboratory (LARN-NARILIS), University of Namur, 61 Rue de Bruxelles, B-5000 Namur, Belgium; (V.J.); (E.H.); (S.P.)
- Medical Physics Department, Institut Jules Bordet, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1 Rue Héger-Bordet, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
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Chen D, Li Y, Wang L, Wang Y, Ning P, Shum P, He X, Fu T. A bio-sensing surface with high biocompatibility for enhancing Raman scattering signals as enabled by a Mo–Ag film. Analyst 2022; 147:1385-1393. [DOI: 10.1039/d2an00008c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The sensitive SERS sensing of molecules and bacteria was acquired through a Mo–Ag film with high cytocompatibility and hydrophilicity.
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- Dongzhen Chen
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Textile Composites, Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Sensing Fiber and Irregular Shape Weaving Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an 710048, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Textile Composites, Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Sensing Fiber and Irregular Shape Weaving Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an 710048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Asahi Group Co. Ltd, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Textile Composites, Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Sensing Fiber and Irregular Shape Weaving Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an 710048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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Carbon-Based Coatings in Medical Textiles Surface Functionalisation: An Overview. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9111997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the need for antimicrobial surfaces, especially those used in a healthcare environment. Textiles are the most difficult surfaces to modify since their typical use is in direct human body contact and, consequently, some aspects need to be improved, such as wear time and filtration efficiency, antibacterial and anti-viral capacity, or hydrophobicity. To this end, several techniques can be used for the surface modification of tissues, being magnetron sputtering (MS) one of [hose that have been growing in the last years to meet the antimicrobial objective. The current state of the art available on textile functionalisation techniques, the improvements obtained by using MS, and the potential of diamond-like-carbon (DLC) coatings on fabrics for medical applications will be discussed in this review in order to contribute to a higher knowledge of functionalized textiles themes.
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Morand G, Chevallier P, Bonilla‐Gameros L, Turgeon S, Cloutier M, Da Silva Pires M, Sarkissian A, Tatoulian M, Houssiau L, Mantovani D. On the adhesion of diamond‐like carbon coatings deposited by low‐pressure plasma on 316L stainless steel. SURF INTERFACE ANAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/sia.6953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Gabriel Morand
- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (CRC‐I) Department of Min‐Met‐Mat Engineering, CHU de Québec Research Center Laval University PLT‐1745G, 2325 Rue de l'Université Québec QC G1V 0A6 Canada
- Laboratoire Procédés, Plasmas, Microsystèmes (2PM), Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris (IRCP‐UMR 8247) Chimie ParisTech‐PSL, PSL Research University 11 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie Paris F‐75005 France
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (CRC‐I) Department of Min‐Met‐Mat Engineering, CHU de Québec Research Center Laval University PLT‐1745G, 2325 Rue de l'Université Québec QC G1V 0A6 Canada
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (CRC‐I) Department of Min‐Met‐Mat Engineering, CHU de Québec Research Center Laval University PLT‐1745G, 2325 Rue de l'Université Québec QC G1V 0A6 Canada
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (CRC‐I) Department of Min‐Met‐Mat Engineering, CHU de Québec Research Center Laval University PLT‐1745G, 2325 Rue de l'Université Québec QC G1V 0A6 Canada
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (CRC‐I) Department of Min‐Met‐Mat Engineering, CHU de Québec Research Center Laval University PLT‐1745G, 2325 Rue de l'Université Québec QC G1V 0A6 Canada
- Laboratoire Procédés, Plasmas, Microsystèmes (2PM), Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris (IRCP‐UMR 8247) Chimie ParisTech‐PSL, PSL Research University 11 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie Paris F‐75005 France
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- Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire de Spectroscopie Electronique Namur Institute of Structured Matter, University of Namur 61 Rue de Bruxelles Namur 5000 Belgium
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- Laboratoire Procédés, Plasmas, Microsystèmes (2PM), Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris (IRCP‐UMR 8247) Chimie ParisTech‐PSL, PSL Research University 11 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie Paris F‐75005 France
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- Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire de Spectroscopie Electronique Namur Institute of Structured Matter, University of Namur 61 Rue de Bruxelles Namur 5000 Belgium
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (CRC‐I) Department of Min‐Met‐Mat Engineering, CHU de Québec Research Center Laval University PLT‐1745G, 2325 Rue de l'Université Québec QC G1V 0A6 Canada
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Ţălu Ş, Astinchap B, Abdolghaderi S, Shafiekhani A, Morozov IA. Multifractal investigation of Ag/DLC nanocomposite thin films. Sci Rep 2020; 10:22266. [PMID: 33335305 PMCID: PMC7746714 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-79455-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The objective of this study is the experimental investigation of the silver in diamond-like carbon (Ag/DLC) nanocomposite prepared by the co-deposition of radio frequency plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (RF-PECVD) and RF-sputtering. Atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction analyses, ultraviolet-visible (UV-visible) spectroscopy measurements were applied to describe the three-dimensional surface texture data in connection with the statistical, and multifractal analyses. Additional information about structure-property relationships in prepared Ag/DLC nanocomposite was studied in detail to allow a better understanding of the surface micromorphology. The performed analysis revealed the studied samples have multifractal properties and can be included in novel algorithms for graphical representation of complex geometrical shapes and implemented in computer simulation algorithms.
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- Ştefan Ţălu
- The Directorate of Research, Development and Innovation Management (DMCDI), Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 15 Constantin Daicoviciu St., 400020, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj County, Romania
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- Department of Physics, University of Kurdistan, 66177-15175, Sanandaj, Iran
- Research Center for Nanotechnology, University of Kurdistan, 66177-15175, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Physics, Alzahra University, Vanak, 1953833511, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Education, Kurdistan Province, Sanandaj, Iran.
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- Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics UB RAS, 1 Korolev St., 614013, Perm, Russia
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Zhao Z, Yu X, Zhang Z, Shu W, Li J. Attempting AG-Doped Diamond-Like Carbon Film to Improve Seal Performance of Hydraulic Servo-Actuator. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13112618. [PMID: 32521747 PMCID: PMC7321579 DOI: 10.3390/ma13112618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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A hydraulic servo-actuator is a critical aircraft control device whose sealing performance directly affects the sensitivity and accuracy of the aircraft flight attitude. Foreign intrusive particles in hydraulic oil may induce the vulnerable friction pair wear and the seal leak; they may even lead to oil spill accidents. This work attempts to conduct a systematical investigation of Ag-doped diamond-like carbon (Ag-DLC) film to improve the seal performance. The failure of the servo-actuator was analyzed. Then, a series of Ag-DLC films was deposited; the structure and combined tribological performances of the Ag-DLC films were investigated. The results show that the intensity of the Ag (111) crystal face in the films increases with an increase of Ag content. The hardness, intrinsic stress, frictional coefficient, and wear rate of the films tend to decrease with the amount of doping metal. The a:C-Ag10.5% film exhibits optimal combined properties. The Ag doping makes the film toughness improve; both soft Ag particles and a graphitized top layer act as solid lubricants. Our findings may offer a novel approach to make DLC film applicable for improving the seal performance of hydraulic servo-actuator. Based on the experimental data, a mechanism behind the film modification of Ag-DLC film is also revealed.
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- Zhiyan Zhao
- School of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China; (Z.Z.); (W.S.)
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China; (Z.Z.); (J.L.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-10-8232-2048
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China; (Z.Z.); (J.L.)
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- School of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China; (Z.Z.); (W.S.)
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China; (Z.Z.); (J.L.)
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Investigation of High Voltage Anodic Plasma (HVAP) Ag-DLC Coatings on Ti50Zr with Different Ag Amounts. COATINGS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings9120792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The paper presents the investigation of a series of silver-incorporated diamond-like carbon (Ag-DLC) coatings with increasing Ag content on Ti50Zr and deposited using high voltage anodic plasma (HVAP). The coatings surface properties were analyzed with scanning electron microscope (SEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), and contact angle determinations. Electrochemical tests were performed in Afnor artificial saliva and evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Based on these properties, comparisons of coatings performance were linked with the amount of deposited Ag. Increasing the Ag content led to the increase of the corrosion resistance and to the decrease of the forces exhibited on the surface. The hydrophobic character of the coating with the highest Ag amount could prevent thrombosis, thus suggesting its possible use for medical implants.
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Surface Structuring of Diamond-Like Carbon Films by Chemical Etching of Zinc Inclusions. COATINGS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings9020125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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A diamond-like carbon (DLC) film with a nanostructured surface can be produced in a two-step process. At first, a metal-containing DLC film is deposited. Here, the combination of plasma source ion implantation using a hydrocarbon gas and magnetron sputtering of a zinc target was used. Next, the metal particles within the surface are dissolved by an etchant (HNO3:H2O solution in this case). Since Zn particles in the surface of Zn-DLC films have a diameter of 100–200 nm, the resulting surface structures possess the same dimensions, thus covering a range that is accessible neither by mask deposition techniques nor by etching of other metal-containing DLC films, such as Cu-DLC. The surface morphology of the etched Zn-DLC films depends on the initial metal content of the film. With a low zinc concentration of about 10 at.%, separate holes are produced within the surface. Higher zinc concentrations (40 at.% or above) lead to a surface with an intrinsic roughness.
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Surface Characterization and Copper Release of a-C:H:Cu Coatings for Medical Applications. COATINGS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings9020119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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This paper focuses on the surface properties of a-C:H:Cu composite coatings for medical devices and how the release of Cu2+ ions from such coatings can be controlled. The released Cu ions have the potential to act as a bactericidal agent and inhibit bacterial colonization. A PVD–PECVD hybrid process was used to deposit a-C:H:Cu composite coatings onto Ti6Al4V substrates. We examine the layer surface properties using atomic force microscopy and static contact angle measurements. An increasing surface roughness and increasing contact angle of Ringer’s solution was measured with increasing copper mole fraction (XCu) in the coatings. The contact angle decreased when a supplementary bias voltage of −50 V was used during the a-C:H:Cu deposition. These findings are in line with earlier published results regarding these types of coatings. The release of Cu2+ ions from a-C:H:Cu coatings in Ringer’s solution was measured by anodic stripping voltammetry. Different layer structures were examined to control the time-resolved Cu release. It was found that the Cu release depends on the overall XCu in the a-C:H:Cu coatings and that an additional a-C:H barrier layer on top of the a-C:H:Cu layer effectively delays the release of Cu ions.
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Zhao YY, Zhao B, Su X, Zhang S, Wang S, Keatch R, Zhao Q. Reduction of bacterial adhesion on titanium-doped diamond-like carbon coatings. BIOFOULING 2018; 34:26-33. [PMID: 29334813 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2017.1403592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/05/2017] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
Abstract
A range of titanium doped diamond-like carbon (Ti-DLC) coatings with different Ti contents were prepared on stainless steel substrates using a plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition technique. It was found that both the electron donor surface energy and the surface roughness of the Ti-DLC coatings increased with increasing Ti contents in the coatings. Bacterial adhesion to the coatings was evaluated against Escherichia coli WT F1693 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 33347. The experimental data showed that bacterial adhesion decreased with the increases of the Ti content, the electron donor surface energy and surface roughness of the coatings, while the bacterial removal percentage increased with the increases of these parameters. The Ti-DLC coatings reduced bacterial attachment by up to 75% and increased bacterial detachment from 15 to 45%, compared with stainless steel control.
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- Ying-Yu Zhao
- a Rehabilitation Medicine Department , the First Hospital of China Medical University , Shenyang , PR China
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- b Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology , University of Cambridge , Cambridge , UK
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- c College of Zhuoyue , Bohai University , Jinzhou , PR China
- d Department of Mechanical Engineering , University of Dundee , Dundee , UK
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- d Department of Mechanical Engineering , University of Dundee , Dundee , UK
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- d Department of Mechanical Engineering , University of Dundee , Dundee , UK
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- d Department of Mechanical Engineering , University of Dundee , Dundee , UK
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- d Department of Mechanical Engineering , University of Dundee , Dundee , UK
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Exploring the Optical and Morphological Properties of Ag and Ag/TiO₂ Nanocomposites Grown by Supersonic Cluster Beam Deposition. NANOMATERIALS 2017; 7:nano7120442. [PMID: 29236058 PMCID: PMC5746932 DOI: 10.3390/nano7120442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Revised: 12/04/2017] [Accepted: 12/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nanocomposite systems and nanoparticle (NP) films are crucial for many applications and research fields. The structure-properties correlation raises complex questions due to the collective structure of these systems, often granular and porous, a crucial factor impacting their effectiveness and performance. In this framework, we investigate the optical and morphological properties of Ag nanoparticles (NPs) films and of Ag NPs/TiO2 porous matrix films, one-step grown by supersonic cluster beam deposition. Morphology and structure of the Ag NPs film and of the Ag/TiO2 (Ag/Ti 50-50) nanocomposite are related to the optical properties of the film employing spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE). We employ a simple Bruggeman effective medium approximation model, corrected by finite size effects of the nano-objects in the film structure to gather information on the structure and morphology of the nanocomposites, in particular porosity and average NPs size for the Ag/TiO2 NP film. Our results suggest that SE is a simple, quick and effective method to measure porosity of nanoscale films and systems, where standard methods for measuring pore sizes might not be applicable.
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Al-Jumaili A, Alancherry S, Bazaka K, Jacob MV. Review on the Antimicrobial Properties of Carbon Nanostructures. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2017; 10:E1066. [PMID: 28892011 PMCID: PMC5615720 DOI: 10.3390/ma10091066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 179] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Revised: 09/04/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Swift developments in nanotechnology have prominently encouraged innovative discoveries across many fields. Carbon-based nanomaterials have emerged as promising platforms for a broad range of applications due to their unique mechanical, electronic, and biological properties. Carbon nanostructures (CNSs) such as fullerene, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene and diamond-like carbon (DLC) have been demonstrated to have potent broad-spectrum antibacterial activities toward pathogens. In order to ensure the safe and effective integration of these structures as antibacterial agents into biomaterials, the specific mechanisms that govern the antibacterial activity of CNSs need to be understood, yet it is challenging to decouple individual and synergistic contributions of physical, chemical and electrical effects of CNSs on cells. In this article, recent progress in this area is reviewed, with a focus on the interaction between different families of carbon nanostructures and microorganisms to evaluate their bactericidal performance.
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- Ahmed Al-Jumaili
- Electronics Materials Lab, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia.
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- Electronics Materials Lab, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia.
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- Electronics Materials Lab, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia.
- School of Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.
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- Electronics Materials Lab, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia.
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