Synthesis of Alpha-Gamma Aluminum Oxide Nanocomposite via Electrochemical Method for Antibacterial Activity
Ahmed Mahdi Rheima, Ahmed Abed Anber, Hussein Ismael Abdullah, Ahmad H. Ismail
Abstract
This work was devoted to synthesizing α-γ Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanocomposite by the electrolysis method. A plate of aluminum was used as the anode, while the graphite rod was used as the counter electrode (cathode). The structure and morphology were investigated and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results indicated the average size of α-γ Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanocomposite was smaller than 10 nm. The value of inhibition zone indicated the nanocomposite's effect on different bacteria. The results demonstrated the newly synthesized nanocomposite as promising antimicrobial agents against bacteria.