Kiraz, NadirKesmez, OmerBurunkaya, EsinBudama, LeylaAcar, BurcinAsilturk, MeltemCamurlu, H. Erdem2024-08-042024-08-0420100928-07071573-4846https://doi.org/10.1007/s10971-010-2298-2https://hdl.handle.net/11616/95225This paper describes the preparation and characterization of glass films consisting of SiO2, Li2O, Na2O, K2O or MgO in varying compositions on stainless steel and aluminum substrates by sol-gel method. Silver phosphate or silver incorporated zeolite was also introduced into the sols for obtaining antibacterial effect. The SiO2/Li2O/Na2O system having the composition of 85:5:10 wt% was found as the optimum for obtaining a stable sol and film formation. The films were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron dispersive analysis by X-ray (EDX), Fourier transformed infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). Homogenous films having 300 +/- A 20 nm thicknesses were formed by spin coating and then by curing at 500 A degrees C for 1 h. Obtained films had high adherence to the metal substrates and they were also durable in acidic, basic or NaCl environments. They also presented a powerful antibacterial effect against E. coli.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessSol-gelAntibacterial coatingAnti-corrosion coatingGlassy filmE. coliArticle56322723510.1007/s10971-010-2298-22-s2.0-78650747270Q2WOS:000284611500002Q1