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Journal : Science and Technology Indonesia

Tapping into the Power of Sol-Gel Method for Enhanced Antimicrobial Activity of Titania Nanoparticles Saputra, Kormil; Masruroh, Masruroh; Susanto, Hendra; Apsari, Retna
Science and Technology Indonesia Vol. 9 No. 3 (2024): July
Publisher : Research Center of Inorganic Materials and Coordination Complexes, FMIPA Universitas Sriwijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26554/sti.2024.9.3.546-555

Abstract

Increasing bacterial resistance to antibiotics has become a serious threat to global public health. In this context, this study aims to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPS) synthesized using the sol-gel method. TiO2 NPS samples were prepared and characterized for morphology via field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method was used to test the antimicrobial activity of TiO2 NPS against Gram positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Gram negative bacteria Escherichia coli, and pathogenic fungus Aspergillus penicillioides. The results showed that TiO2 NPS effectively inhibited the growth of microorganisms, with significant inhibition zones especially against fungi. The antimicrobial mechanism of TiO2 NPS involves the formation of hydroxyl radicals and superoxide ions that damage the cell membrane of microorganisms. The implications of this study are the development of potential antimicrobial nanomaterials for biomedical and environmental applications, as well as the importance of considering the physical and chemical properties of TiO2 NPS in designing effective infection treatment strategies.
Co-Authors Abdilah, Waldi Ananta Sari, Feby Anita Yuliati Antik Widi Anugrah Ari Setiawan ARI SETIAWAN Arya Dwi Kustiawan Asti Meizarini Athari, Muhammad Hafizh Atho'illah Assakandary , Achmad Awalin, Lilik Jamilatul Azka Zakiyyatuddin Constella Anastasya Firdauz, Grace Cristian, Yeremia Budi Delima Ayu S, Delima Ayu Dwi Cahyono, Heru Fadhilah , Marwan Farabi, Haikal Fatmawati Fatmawati Firdauz, Grace Constella Anastasya Franky Arisgraha, Franky Hendra Susanto Herlan Darmawan Herlan Darmawan Herri Trilaksana Heru Dwi Cahyono Imam Suyanto irwan meilano Irwan Meilano Irzaman, Irzaman Jemon, Khairunadwa Kormil Saputra Listya Rhomdoni, Ardan M Yasin Maria Evita Maria Evita Masruroh MASRUROH Mitra Djamal Mitra Djamal Moh Yasin Mohammad Ghani Mohammad Yasin Mubarok, Muhammad Syahril Muhammad Rafi Nabil Arsalan Muhammad Syahril Mubarok Na'imah, Syahidatun Nayu Nurrohma Hidayah Na’imah, Syahidatun Nina Siti Aminah Nina Siti Aminah Noriah Bidin Nugraha, Yoga Uta NUrina Fitriani, NUrina Nurrohma Hidayah, Nayu P. Perdinan Palmasih, Anastasia Alin Prasetyo, Vania Griselda Prihartini Widiyanti Prisma Megantoro Pujiyanto Pujiyanto Pujiyanto Pujiyanto Pujiyanto Putra, Heriansyah Raden Joko Kuncoroningrat Susilo Rafi Nabil Arsalan , Muhammad Raka Buana Putra, Dimas Rania Khadijah, Alyssa Rizki Putra Prastio Sajidah, Elma Sakinatus Samian Sensius Seno Siswanto Siswanto Sri Endah Nurhidayati Suhailah Hayaza Supadi Supadi Supadi Supadi Suryanto, Wiwit Syahril Mubarok, Muhammad Tahta Amrillah Trisnaningsih Trisnaningsih Umi Salamah Uta Nugraha, Yoga W. Harun, Sulaiman Wahyu Puri Wardhani Wahyu Srigutomo Wahyu Srigutomo Wahyudi Wahyudi Wahyudi Wahyudi Widianti, Imanda Yhun Yhuana, Yhosep Gita Yoga Uta Nugraha Yunardi, Riky Tri Zulkarnaen, M