The antibacterial and antioxidant activities of combined Equisetum arvense extract with TiO2 nanoparticles in PMAA films

Abstract

Studies on the antibacterial effects of natural compounds, particularly those derived from medicinal plants, have garnered a lot of attention because of the enhanced resistance of germs to antibiotics. The resistance of bacteria to plant-derived chemicals may develop much slower if not at all, which enhances the potential for future research in this area. This study investigates the antibacterial effect of Equisetum arvense extract combined with TiO2 nanoparticles and embedded in Polymethacrylic acid films on the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus aureus. The prepared material was characterized via X-ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Atomic Force Microscopy to understand the physicochemical merits of it, and the antibacterial properties were then examined. The results indicate that Equisetum arvense exhibits antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. At modest dosages, this plant may offer a novel treatment option for disorders associated with oxidative stress, apoptosis, or hypertonic conditions.

Keywords

• Nanoparticles
• Plant extract
• Equisetum arvense
• Antibacterial
• Titanium dioxide
• Herbal extracts