Preparation ZnO:Ag nanoparticles as thin films by Sol-Gel technique for medical application

Abstract

In this research , silver doped ZnO was prepared as thin films deposited on a glass substrate by sol gel technique and dipping coating. The characterization and antimicrobial prepared thin films was investigated. Structural properties of thin films were studied from measurement of x-ray (XRD), homogeneous and roughness of thin films surface was diagnosed by atomic force microscopy (AFM), optical properties measurement for obtained thin films investigated by used Uv-visible spectra and antibacterial activity test against E-coli bacteria were studied. The results showed antimicrobial activity about 70% of 10%Ag content and activity 10% for 5% Ag content studied.