Published : 2025-06-04

PVA/pectin/ZnO nanocomposites as antibacterial compounds for root canal treatment

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Structure and antibacterial activity of PVA/pectin/ZnO nanocomposites were investigated. The Taguchi method was used to select the optimal composition of the composites, considering the effect of PVA, pectin and ZnO on the biocidal properties. Various methods were used to characterize composites, including FT-IR, XRD, FESEM, EDS, TEM, elemental mapping, and TGA. The strong antibacterial properties of PVA/pectin/ZnO and complete inhibition of Enterococcus faecalis biofilm development were confirmed. The developed nanocomposites can be used in various fields as antimicrobial agents.


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Safaei, M., Ahmadi, R., Salmani Mobarakeh, M., Sharifi, R., Wong, L. S., Rathi, S., … Afroz, S. (2025). PVA/pectin/ZnO nanocomposites as antibacterial compounds for root canal treatment. Polimery, 70(5), 331–339. https://doi.org/10.14314/polimery.2025.5.4