Performance of Rutile as an Antibacterial Material in Ceramic Tiles

Abstract:

The study was focused on the performance of rutile addition in the glaze for antibacterial application. Rutile powder in micro size (<5µm) (at different composition 5 wt%, 7 wt%, 9 wt%, 10 wt% and 15 wt%) were added in the glaze. Glazing was performed by dipping method for 10 seconds. Glazed tile was then sintered at 1200°C for 1 hour. Characterizations used to observe the properties of produced tiles were physical observation, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Optimum sample was undergone an antibacterial test towards E.coli.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1087)
• Pages: 484-487
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1087.484
• Online since: February 2015
• Authors: Hasmaliza Mohamad*, Ahmad Kamil Fakhruddin Mokhtar
• Keywords: Antibacterials, Rutile, Tiles

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