ASSESSMENT OF ESCHERICHIA COLI SORPTION ON AMr6, ZnAl, AND L16 ALLOYS USING CERAMIC COATINGS: A DENSITOMETRIC APPROACH

This study investigates the sorption efficiency of E.coli ATCC 25922 strain on ceramic-coated samples of AMr6, ZnAl, and L16 alloys. The results demonstrated variable sorption capacities across the alloys, with the ZnAl sample exhibiting the highest sorption rate. Specifically, the reduction percentages of bacterial presence in the microbial suspension were 5.7% for AMr6, 36.9% for ZnAl, and 12.7% for L16. The findings indicate that the ZnAl alloy, in particular, possesses superior sorptive properties compared to the other alloys, suggesting its potential application in bacterial containment and environmental safety measures. This research contributes valuable insights into the development of ceramic coatings for bacterial sorption applications.