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Preparation of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and the Evaluation of their Antibacterial Effects
Published on: September 27, 2024
Synthesis of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Reinforced with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles via Solution Blending for
Nur Aina Syafiqah Suhaimi1, Nasrul Anuar Abd Razak1,2, Farina Muhamad1
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Abstract:
This work synthesized recycled poly-(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) with zinc oxide nanoparticles (1.0, 3.0, 5.0, and 7.0 wt %) via solution blending, aimed at transforming postconsumer plastic waste into high-value antibacterial materials for prosthetic socket applications. The PET/ZnO composites demonstrated homogeneous dispersion, improved mechanical hardness, and effective antibacterial activity, particularly at 7.0 wt % ZnO. Enhanced surface hydrophilicity and acceptable roughness were also observed. This approach improves prosthetic performance and promotes sustainable healthcare materials by utilizing plastic waste.
