Deposition Silver Based Thin Film on Stainless Steel 316l as Antimicrobial Agent Using Electrophoretic Deposition Method

SUS316L stainless steel has been widely used in medical applications. However, some germs frequently adhere to the device surface, resulting infections following implantation surgery. Unfortunately, material lacks antibacterial characteristics that prevent microorganisms from adhering surface. This study aims use electrophoretic deposition deposit chitosan/silver (Ag) as an agent on 316L. The antimicrobial effects of chitosan and silver are well established. During deposition, rectifier voltage was adjusted a constant 10 volts with suspension pH range 2.7 5.1. effect varying physical, mechanical, properties chitosan/Ag thin films investigated. materials’ structure morphology were studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier- transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). inhibition examined Kirby-Bauer test. results reveal increasing causes increase thickness, size, aggregation film. highest thickness achieved during 5.1 is 5.265