Table 6 The measured Inhibition zone diameters for all examined layers of FGC against S. aureus and E. coli bacteria.

From: Synergistic impact of osseointegration and multifunctionality on functionally graded ceramic composites for bone healing applications

Layers’ code

Inhibition zone (mm)

 

S. aureus

E. coli

HSC0

Nil

Nil

HSC1

17

Nil

HSC2

19

Nil

HSC4

21

15

HSC8

23

16

  1. Nil means no antibacterial effect due to the absence of an inhibition zone surrounding the tested sample.