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The use of metallic nanoparticles in the field of orthopaedics as antimicrobial components of coatings is receiving particular attention. An innovative approach has been developed whereby various metal/metal oxide nanoparticles are used to prevent infection occurring on the surface of prostheses. In this study nano metallic oxides (zinc oxide - ZnO and tungsten oxide - WO3) were used. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) values of each nanoparticulate were determined against four species of bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Subsequently the nanoparticles were prepared in a suspension of ethanol and sprayed onto the surface of glass using electrohydrodynamic deposition. Quantitative assessments as regards the antimicrobial properties of these coated samples were carried out. Comparisons of the antibacterial properties demonstrated that 2500 µg/ml or above of the oxides were required to kill the species of bacteria tested. WO3 was the most effective oxide tested in suspension using growth inhibition tests. However, coated samples demonstrated that ZnO was more bactericidal than WO3 under these conditions.

This article presents the data on α-Fe 2 O 3 nanoparticles synthesized via Pechini method using iron(III) oxide precursor from steel industry. It is important to highlight the added value that is given to an industrial waste. The samples were characterized by thermal analysis (DTA, TG), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The TG showed three mass changes, whereas DTA resulted in three anomalies. X-ray diffraction pattern of the samples disclosed rhombohedral structure characteristic of the nanocrystalline α-Fe 2 O 3 phase. The crystallite size was estimated for each thermal treatment. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy confirms the phase purity of prepared nanoparticles. A detailed study on the local structure of the samples was carry out in the region of 800 and 400 cm −1 , where the associated bands of Fe–O bonds are presents. The data have not been reported nor discussed for now.