Silver-perfluorodecanethiolate complexes having superhydrophobic, antifouling, antibacterial properties

J Colloid Interface Sci. 2012 Jan 15;366(1):64-69. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2011.09.080. Epub 2011 Oct 6.

Abstract

Silver-perfluorodecanethiolate complexes having superhydrophobic, antifouling, antibacterial properties were prepared by a reaction of silver nitrate with perfluorodecanethiol. When the silver nitrate to perfluorodecanethiol molar ratio was 1/2, silver-perfluorodecanethiolate complexes having hierarchical micro-/nano-sized wire shapes were obtained, and they showed superhydrophobic and antifouling properties. After UV irradiation, silver nanoparticles were generated on the wires and exhibited antibacterial properties.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Coordination Complexes / chemistry
  • Coordination Complexes / pharmacology*
  • Fluorocarbons / chemistry
  • Fluorocarbons / pharmacology*
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Nanowires
  • Photoelectron Spectroscopy
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Polymers / pharmacology*
  • Ultraviolet Rays

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Coordination Complexes
  • Fluorocarbons
  • Polymers
  • silver-perfluorodecanethiolate