Table 1.
Inhibition zone of Ag/Cu-CTS composite under different preparation conditions.
| Preparation Conditions | Diameters of Inhibition Zone against E. coli (mm) | Diameters of Inhibition Zone against S. aureus (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AgNO3 (g) | 0.05 | 8.1 | 5.4 |
| 0.10 | 10.3 | 7.2 | |
| 0.15 | 14.5 | 8.0 | |
| 0.20 | 16.0 | 9.1 | |
| 0.25 | 16.0 | 9.0 | |
| Glutaraldehyde (%) | 0.5 | 16.1 | 8.0 |
| 0.75 | 16.0 | 8.3 | |
| 1.0 | 16.2 | 8.3 | |
| 1.5 | 15.9 | 8.0 | |
| 2.0 | 16.0 | 8.1 | |
| Dibutyl phthalate (mL) | 0 | 13.8 | 8.1 |
| 2.5 | 14.3 | 8.3 | |
| 5.0 | 12.4 | 8.2 | |
| 7.5 | 14.0 | 8.4 | |
| 10.0 | 12.1 | 7.7 | |
| Temperature (°C) | 25 | 14.1 | 7.3 |
| 35 | 14.5 | 8.0 | |
| 45 | 16.2 | 8.5 | |
| 55 | 16.1 | 8.0 | |
| 65 | 16.0 | 8.1 |