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Influence of TiO2 Nanoparticles on the Resistance of Cementitious Composite Materials to the Action of Bacteria
- Source :
- Materials, Vol 14, Iss 5, p 1074 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2021.
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Abstract
- The formation of biofilms on cementitious building surfaces can cause visible discoloration and premature deterioration, and it can also represent a potential health threat to building occupants. The use of embedded biofilm-resistant photoactivated TiO2 nanoparticles at low concentrations in the cementitious composite matrix is an effective method to increase material durability and reduce maintenance costs. Zone of inhibition studies of TiO2-infused cementitious samples showed efficacy toward both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19961944
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Materials
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.50c9061d79b49d39b50680e6c18a1ff
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14051074