Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
22nd International Conferences and Exhibition on Nanotechnologies, Organic Electronics & Nanomedicine, Thessaloniki, Yunanistan, 5 - 12 Temmuz 2025, ss.59, (Özet Bildiri)
Chlorhexidine (CHX) is a widely utilized chemical in the treatment of gingivitis, the removal of bacteria from tooth surfaces, the management of inflammation, hand disinfection, and as a component in mouthwashes. Similarly, Triclosan (TCS) is another compound employed in dentistry for plaque treatment, tooth disinfection, and as an antimicrobial agent in toothpaste and mouthwashes. This study focuses on the synthesis of copolymer thin films incorporating the aforementioned chemicals through Oxidative Chemical Vapor Deposition (oCVD) on glass slides and silicon wafers. The thin films, fabricated at the nanoscale and at relatively low deposition temperatures, were analyzed for their structural composition using Fouriertransform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Xray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). FT-IR analysis revealed that the chemical bonds present in the monomers largely retained their structural integrity during film synthesis. Polymerization was primarily attributed to the -NH, -OH, and -CN bonds, as evidenced by changes in their transmittance levels. UV-Vis results indicated that polymerized long chains remained intact following the removal of oxidizing agents. SEM analysis showed that the CHX and CHX-TCS thin films exhibited nucleated structures. XPS analysis corroborated the polymerization results obtained from FT-IR, and depth profile analysis revealed that the layered thin films exhibited a homogeneous structure. The objective of this study was to develop a novel copolymerized thin film incorporating two materials. Looking ahead, the potential applications of these thin films extend beyond dental care, thereby broadening their antimicrobial activity beyond oral health applications. The study was funded by Ankara University Coordinatorship of Scientific Research Projects with ‘FCD_2024_3186’ project number.