Natalia Bartczak

Natalia Bartczak


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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21 August 2023 in Molecules
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NBNatalia Bartczak
Natalia Bartczak
JKJerzy Kowalczyk
Jerzy Kowalczyk
RTRobert Tomala
Robert Tomala
MSMariusz Stefański
Mariusz Stefański
DSDamian Szymański
Damian Szymański
Pawel GluchowskiPawel Gluchowski
Pawel Gluchowski
In this study, graphene flakes were obtained using an electrolytic method and characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman and FTIR spectroscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM/TEM). Graphene-based composites with varying concentrations of 0.5%, 1% and 3% by weight were prepared with acrylic paint, enamel and varnish matrices. The mechanical properties were evaluated using micro-hardness testing, while wettability and antimicrobial activity against three pathogens (Staphylococcus aureus 33591, Pseudomonas aeruginosa 15442, Candida albicans 10231) were also examined. The results indicate that the addition of graphene flakes significantly enhances both the mechanical and antimicrobial properties of the coatings.