Multifunctional Epoxy/Nanocomposites Based on Natural Moroccan Clays with High Antimicrobial Activity: Morphological, Thermal and Mechanical Properties

Table 3

Antibacterial activity of epoxy/clay nanocomposites against E. coli and S. aureus.

Ech.	Control	EA1		EA2		EA3		EA4		EA5
		1%	5%	1%	5%	1%	5%	1%	5%	1%	5%
E. coli
cfu/50 μl										<10
cfu/cm^2										<10	56
% kill	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	88.12	93.12	99.99	99.86
S. aureus
cfu/50 μl
cfu/cm^2										47.5	47.5
% kill	—	20.83	20.83	84.79	62.5	83.75	83.75	87.78	99.88	99.99	99.99