Hydrophilicity and antibacterial properties of Ag / TiO2 nanoparticle

TiO2 thin films and Ag/TiO2 nanoparticles were prepared by CVD and plasma bombardment method. XRD results showed the presence of Ag nanoparticles in TiO2 matrix. SEM image confirmed formation of Ag nanoparticles. XPS analysis was utilized to study the chemical state of the Ag/TiO2 nanostructure. Statistical surface analysis revealed that since there is a linear relation between logarithmic diagram of Cq(r) and r < Rc ~ 4 µm for all q, both surfaces have self-affine structure. Formation of Ag/TiO2 nanoparticles led to the reduction of  roughness of the samples from 0.72 nm to 0.61 nm. Ag/TiO2 nanoparticles represented greater hydrophilicity under UV illumination and visible light compared with TiO2. TiO2 thin films and Ag/TiO2 nanoparticles showed an inhibition for proliferation of the bacteria on their surfaces. Antibacterial activity of the samples contributed to the growth inhibition of the bacteria on their surfaces.