| DLC | diamond-like carbon |
| DLC:Ag | diamond-like carbon with silver nanoparticles |
| RF | radio frequency |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| S. aureus | Staphylococcus aureus |
| Ag+ | silver ions |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| Ag NPs | silver nanoparticles |
| DC | direct current |
| PL | protective layer |
| SEM | scanning electron microscopy |
| EDS | energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy |
| AAS | atomic absorption spectroscopy |
| N | number of analyzed particles |
| dav | average particle diameter |
| a | constant |
| b | constant |
| R2 | correlation coefficient |
| y0 | coefficient of extrapolation |
| A | coefficient of extrapolation |
| R0 | coefficient of extrapolation |
| S.E. | standard error |
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