Two-step ion-exchanged soda lime silicate glass: Effect of surface compression on silver ion release

Talimian A, Nowicka A, Kankova H, Sani G, Galuskova D, Wondraczek L, Galusek D (2021)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2021

Journal

International Journal of Applied Glass Science Wiley

Book Volume: 12

Pages Range: 601-612

Journal Issue: 4

DOI: 10.1111/ijag.15919

Abstract

Although glass plays an important role in medical facilities such as countertops or interfaces of medical equipment, where chemical and mechanical durability is of great concern, less attention has been paid to developing durable anti-microbial surfaces. In the present work, silver-containing surfaces were produced by ion exchange in soda-lime silicate float glass, and the effects of residual surface compression produced by ion-exchange on the release of silver ions were investigated. Silver-doped surfaces were prepared by a sequential two-stage ion-exchange process in pure potassium nitrate, at 450°C for 4-24 hours, and subsequently in KNO3+ 1 wt% AgNO3, at 400°C for 10-30 minutes. Silver ions were found to penetrate 3-5 µm into the glass surface, causing only a limited decrease in surface compression induced by potassium ions. The silver-rich layer provides the required Ag+ leaching essential for anti-microbial applications, as confirmed by Ag+ ion leaching tests. The silver release can be altered by surface compression.

Authors with CRIS profile

Lothar Wondraczek

Involved external institutions

Trenčianska univerzita Alexandra Dubčeka v Trenčíne SK Slovakia (SK) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Talimian, A., Nowicka, A., Kankova, H., Sani, G., Galuskova, D., Wondraczek, L., & Galusek, D. (2021). Two-step ion-exchanged soda lime silicate glass: Effect of surface compression on silver ion release. International Journal of Applied Glass Science, 12(4), 601-612. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijag.15919

MLA:

Talimian, Ali, et al. "Two-step ion-exchanged soda lime silicate glass: Effect of surface compression on silver ion release." International Journal of Applied Glass Science 12.4 (2021): 601-612.

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